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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched December 2006
  • Successor is Pentax K20D
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FS7 versus Pentax K10D, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the K10D (10MP) is pretty similar but the FS7 (1/2.5") and K10D (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The FS7 was released 2 years after the K10D which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FS7 grades versus the K10D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax K10D

 FS7 K10D 
LaunchedJanuary 2009December 2006Newer by 26 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic FS7

 K10D FS7 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K10D

 FS7 K10D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS7 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FS7 and the K10D.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and K10D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and K10D.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The FS7 features the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The newer FS7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K10D Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
52
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography advice
Pentax K10D Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS7
Travel photography with Pentax K10D
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
49
environment proofing
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging factors
Pentax K10D Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Pentax K10D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Pentax K10D
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-16 2006-12-15
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video format 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139g (0.31 pounds) 793g (1.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 522
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $700