Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Revealed March 2011
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-r Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FX75 versus Pentax K-r, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is relatively close but the FX75 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FX75 was released 9 months before the K-r which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FX75 matches up versus the K-r for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax K-r
FX75 | K-r | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic FX75
K-r | FX75 | |||
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Revealed | March 2011 | June 2010 | More modern by 9 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K-r
FX75 | K-r | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX75 has outer dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FX75 versus Pentax K-r in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FX75 vs the K-r.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and K-r is 94 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and K-r.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FX75 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FX75 will render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FX75 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Pentax K-r |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX70 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-06-01 | 2011-03-11 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.40 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) | 598 gr (1.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $139 | $1,100 |