Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-7
67 Imaging
35 Features
57 Overall
43
60 Imaging
54 Features
69 Overall
60
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
(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
(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
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes 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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Pentax K-7. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax K-7
| FZ150 | K-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2012 | October 2009 | Newer by 31 months | |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
| Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic FZ150
| K-7 | FZ150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax K-7
| FZ150 | K-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
| Screen size | 3" | 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.
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.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and K-7 is 67 and 60 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthStreet Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsSports Comparison
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoLandscape Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneVlogging Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Pentax 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 |