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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(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
Pentax K-5
(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  • Superseded the Pentax K-7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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax K-5

 FS7 K-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic FS7

 K-5 FS7 
AnnouncedDecember 2010January 2009Newer by 23 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-5

 FS7 K-5 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
73
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography info
Pentax K-5 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS7
Sports photography with Pentax K-5
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography information
Pentax K-5 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging info
Pentax K-5 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Pentax K-5
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