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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FS7 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

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

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FS7 scores versus the K-5 IIs in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 FS7 K-5 IIs 

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

 K-5 IIs FS7 
RevealedJune 2013January 2009Newer by 53 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

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

 FS7 K-5 IIs 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs 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).

Check the Panasonic FS7 versus Pentax K-5 IIs in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FS7 versus the K-5 IIs.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and K-5 IIs is 95 and 60 respectively.

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

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and K-5 IIs.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-5 IIs will provide greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS7
Street photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Pentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Pentax K-5 IIs
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-16 2013-06-04
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 area 24.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 51200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lbs) 760 grams (1.68 lbs)
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 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1208
Other
Battery life - 980 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $160 $749