Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax KP
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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Revealed January 2017
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax KP Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FX78 versus Pentax KP, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the FX78 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) provide different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FX78 was brought out 7 years before the KP and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FX78 matches up versus the KP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax KP Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Pentax KP. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Pentax KP
FX78 | KP | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic FX78
KP | FX78 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | January 2011 | More recent by 73 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax KP
FX78 | KP | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX78 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FX78 versus Pentax KP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FX78 vs the KP.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and KP is 95 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and KP.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FX78 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax KP will give extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older FX78 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Pentax KP |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FX77 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2011-01-25 | 2017-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 819200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/24000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lb) | 703 gr (1.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | 390 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $210 | $747 |