Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced December 2010
- Superseded the Pentax K-7
- Updated by Pentax K-5 IIs
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and K-5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FS7 was released 23 months earlier than the K-5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FS7 matches up versus the K-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax K-5
FS7 | K-5 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic FS7
K-5 | FS7 | |||
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Announced | December 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 23 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-5
FS7 | K-5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FS7 vs the K-5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and K-5 is 95 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and K-5.
All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-5 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Pentax K-5 |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-01-16 | 2010-12-18 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 139 grams (0.31 pounds) | 740 grams (1.63 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $160 | $800 |