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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(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
  • Announced July 2010
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Introduced December 2009
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax K-x, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty comparable but the FX700 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX700 was revealed 7 months after the K-x which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FX700 matches up versus the K-x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Pentax K-x

 FX700 K-x 
IntroducedJuly 2010December 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic FX700

 K-x FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax K-x

 FX700 K-x 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys outer 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) and the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax K-x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FX700 versus the K-x.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and K-x is 94 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and K-x.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FX700 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FX700 will produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer FX700 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
Portrait photography with Pentax K-x
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manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography advice
Pentax K-x Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-x Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
61
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (1,900 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography information
Pentax K-x Travel photography information
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
54
better than average battery pack (1,900 CIPA)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-x Landscape photography info
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (1,900 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging information
Pentax K-x Vlogging information
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pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Pentax K-x
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Pentax K-x
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-07-21 2009-12-23
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Prime
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m 16.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 580 grams (1.28 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $600