Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Q7
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Replaced the Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Q7 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Q7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is very similar but the FS25 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor size.
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The FS25 was unveiled 5 years prior to the Q7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FS25 scores versus the Q7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Pentax Q7. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Pentax Q7
FS25 | Q7 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic FS25
Q7 | FS25 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 55 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax Q7
FS25 | Q7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Q7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FS25 compared to the Q7.
![Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-vs-Pentax-Q7-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and Q7 is 95 and 92 respectively.
![Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-vs-Pentax-Q7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and Q7.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The FS25 offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The older FS25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-vs-Pentax-Q7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-vs-Pentax-Q7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Pentax Q7 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2013-08-08 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 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) | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 148g (0.33 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 250 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $230 | $480 |