Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-3
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Announced April 2014
- Successor is Pentax K-3 II
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-3 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and K-3 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FS7 was brought out 6 years before the K-3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FS7 matches up against the K-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Pentax K-3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax K-3
FS7 | K-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Panasonic FS7
K-3 | FS7 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | January 2009 | More modern by 63 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-3
FS7 | K-3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FS7 versus the K-3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and K-3 is 95 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and K-3.
All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-3 will offer more detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Pentax K-3 |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-01-16 | 2014-04-10 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 139 gr (0.31 lb) | 800 gr (1.76 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 560 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Cost at release | $160 | $639 |