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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-S1
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K-S2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is fairly close but the FH7 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH7 was announced 4 years earlier than the K-S2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH7 scores versus the K-S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Pentax K-S2

 FH7 K-S2 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic FH7

 K-S2 FH7 
RevealedFebruary 2015September 2011More recent by 41 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax K-S2

 FH7 K-S2 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K-S2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH7 against the K-S2.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and K-S2 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and K-S2.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH7 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax K-S2 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FH7 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
Portrait photography with Pentax K-S2
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
78
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-S2 Street photography highlights
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than others in class (126g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
72
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (678 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.4 frames/s)
low battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (410 shots)
more heavy than others in class (678g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography highlights
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
Vlogging with Pentax K-S2
34
pretty wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
71
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (678g)
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Pentax K-S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Pentax K-S2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Pentax K-S2
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-09-07 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 5.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 678g (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 410 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $149 $581