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Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-7, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the FS12 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS12 was introduced 5 months prior to the K-7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FS12 matches up versus the K-7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Pentax K-7

 FS12 K-7 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic FS12

 K-7 FS12 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Pentax K-7

 FS12 K-7 
AnnouncedApril 2009October 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 features physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FS12 versus the K-7.

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and K-7 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and K-7.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS12 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-7 will show more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography details
Pentax K-7 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-7 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Landscape photography camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-7 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Pentax K-7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Pentax K-7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Pentax K-7
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-04-17 2009-10-02
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 1600 2000
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 31-124mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 gr (0.28 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life - 980 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $228 $599