Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-7
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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Released January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released October 2009
- Refreshed by Pentax K-5
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-7 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax K-7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the FX78 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FX78 was introduced 16 months later than the K-7 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FX78 matches up against the K-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Pentax K-7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Pentax K-7
FX78 | K-7 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | October 2009 | More recent by 16 months | |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic FX78
K-7 | FX78 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax K-7
FX78 | K-7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX78 provides external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax K-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FX78 compared to the K-7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and K-7 is 95 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and K-7.
As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FX78 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-7 will produce more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FX78 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Pentax K-7 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FX77 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2011-01-25 | 2009-10-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4672 x 3104 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 2000 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 13.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, 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 | 142 gr (0.31 lb) | 750 gr (1.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 200 photographs | 980 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $210 | $599 |