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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • New Model is Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K-7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the FX75 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The FX75 was introduced 9 months later than the K-7 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FX75 scores vs the K-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax K-7

 FX75 K-7 
IntroducedJune 2010October 2009Fresher by 9 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic FX75

 K-7 FX75 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K-7

 FX75 K-7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX75 enjoys outside measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K-7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FX75 against the K-7.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and K-7 is 94 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and K-7.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FX75 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-7 will resolve extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FX75 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
72
focusing manually
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography info
Pentax K-7 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography details
Pentax K-7 Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
69
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography details
Pentax K-7 Travel photography details
67
features touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
64
environment proofing
good resolution (15MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography factors
37
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-7 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K-7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Pentax K-7
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Pentax K-7
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-06-01 2009-10-02
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 6400 2000
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 165 grams (0.36 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life - 980 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $139 $599