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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and K-5 II (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS7 was revealed 5 years earlier than the K-5 II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the FS7 matches up vs the K-5 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax K-5 II

 FS7 K-5 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic FS7

 K-5 II FS7 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 53 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-5 II

 FS7 K-5 II 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FS7 versus the K-5 II.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and K-5 II is 95 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and K-5 II.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS7 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-5 II will produce greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography features
Pentax K-5 II Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography information
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS7
Vlogging with Pentax K-5 II
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-5 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Pentax K-5 II
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Pentax K-5 II
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-16 2013-06-04
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 6.3 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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 480 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 pounds) 760 grams (1.68 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 score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1235
Other
Battery life - 980 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $160 $830