Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-5 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
- Released July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced December 2010
- Replaced the Pentax K-7
- Replacement is Pentax K-5 IIs
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the FX700 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FX700 was manufactured 5 months prior to the K-5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the FX700 matches up against the K-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Pentax K-5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Pentax K-5
FX700 | K-5 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic FX700
K-5 | FX700 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax K-5
FX700 | K-5 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | December 2010 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FX700 and the K-5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and K-5 is 94 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and K-5.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FX700 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-5 will provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Pentax K-5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2010-07-21 | 2010-12-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 pounds) | 740 grams (1.63 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $399 | $800 |