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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Revealed December 2009
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-x, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty similar but the FS7 (1/2.5") and K-x (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS7 was introduced 11 months before the K-x and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FS7 matches up vs the K-x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax K-x

 FS7 K-x 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic FS7

 K-x FS7 
RevealedDecember 2009January 2009More recent by 11 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-x

 FS7 K-x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS7 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FS7 versus the K-x.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and K-x is 95 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and K-x.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS7 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-x will offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FS7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-x Portrait photography info
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lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
63
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography info
Pentax K-x Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
61
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (1,900 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS7
Travel photography with Pentax K-x
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
great battery (1,900 shots)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-x Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (1,900 shots)
small screen (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-x as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Pentax K-x
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Pentax K-x
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-01-16 2009-12-23
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 16.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 pounds) 580 grams (1.28 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 811
Other
Battery life - 1900 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $160 $600