Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-7
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
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 | |||
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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 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax K-7
FZ150 | K-7 | |||
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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.
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Pentax K-7 | |
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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 |