Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2010
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF4 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Released February 2018
- Replaced the Pentax K-1
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-1 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the FX700 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FX700 was released 8 years earlier than the K-1 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FX700 scores vs the K-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-1 II Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Pentax K-1 II
FX700 | K-1 II | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic FX700
K-1 II | FX700 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | July 2010 | More modern by 92 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax K-1 II
FX700 | K-1 II | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 has external measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
See the Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-1 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FX700 compared to the K-1 II.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and K-1 II is 94 and 55 respectively.
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and K-1 II.
As you can see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FX700 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-1 II will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Pentax K-1 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Pentax K-1 Mark II |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-07-21 | 2018-02-22 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 36MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 819200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 33 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF4 |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 4.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 pounds) | 1010 grams (2.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 670 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Retail cost | $399 | $1,737 |