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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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
  • Announced December 2009
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K-x, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FX75 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The FX75 was manufactured 6 months after the K-x so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FX75 matches up against the K-x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax K-x

 FX75 K-x 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic FX75

 K-x FX75 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K-x

 FX75 K-x 
AnnouncedJune 2010December 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 features physical dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has sizing of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FX75 compared to the K-x.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and K-x is 94 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and K-x.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FX75 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FX75 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-x Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
Sports photography with Pentax K-x
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (1,900 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography details
Pentax K-x Travel photography details
67
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
54
better than average battery power (1,900 per charge)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX75
Landscape photography with Pentax K-x
37
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (1,900 shots)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging information
Pentax K-x Vlogging information
31
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Pentax K-x
Also called Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-06-01 2009-12-23
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II Prime
Sensor type CCD 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
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m 16.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG 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 165 gr (0.36 lb) 580 gr (1.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $139 $600