Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-7
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Announced February 2019
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released October 2009
- New Model is Pentax K-5
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-7 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Pentax K-7, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and K-7 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ1000 II was released 9 years after the K-7 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ1000 II grades versus the K-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Pentax K-7
FZ1000 II | K-7 | |||
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Released | February 2019 | October 2009 | Newer by 115 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 921k | Clearer display (+319k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
K-7 | FZ1000 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax K-7
FZ1000 II | K-7 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 II comes with exterior dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ1000 II against the K-7.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and K-7 is 55 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and K-7.
To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Pentax K-7 |
Class | Large Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2019-02-18 | 2009-10-02 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Prime II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4672 x 3104 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 2000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,240 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 13.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 808 grams (1.78 lb) | 750 grams (1.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 980 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12PP | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $898 | $599 |