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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-r 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Pentax K-r
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax K-r

 FX75 K-r 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic FX75

 K-r FX75 
RevealedMarch 2011June 2010More modern by 9 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K-r

 FX75 K-r 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and K-r is 94 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-r Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-r Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-r Sports photography factors
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
55
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-r Travel photography factors
67
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
47
built-in flash
bad battery (470 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-r Landscape photography features
37
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (470 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-r Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
26
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K-r
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Pentax K-r
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