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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released April 2012
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Updated by Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is relatively close but the FZ150 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ150 was unveiled 2 years after the K-7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ150 matches up against the K-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax K-7

 FZ150 K-7 
RevealedApril 2012October 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic FZ150

 K-7 FZ150 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax K-7

 FZ150 K-7 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ150 vs the K-7.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and K-7 is 67 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and K-7.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ150 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-7 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent FZ150 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography factors
41
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Street photography camera
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (528g)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-7 Sports photography factors
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (410 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Travel photography camera
56
good battery power (410 CIPA)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (528 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proofing
good megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography factors
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (410 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-7 as a Vlogging camera
62
decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (528 grams)
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax K-7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Pentax K-7
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Pentax K-7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-04-11 2009-10-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 6400 2000
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 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 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 528g (1.16 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 40 61
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 10.6
DXO Low light score 132 536
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 980 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $499 $599