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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • Replacement is Pentax K-5
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The FZ28 was announced 8 months before the K-7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the FZ28 matches up against the K-7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax K-7

 FZ28 K-7 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic FZ28

 K-7 FZ28 
AnnouncedOctober 2009January 2009Fresher by 8 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-7

 FZ28 K-7 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys external dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 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).

Examine the Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ28 compared to the K-7.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and K-7 is 72 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and K-7.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ28 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-7 will offer you extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
Portrait photography with Pentax K-7
35
manual focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
72
focusing manually
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-7 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proof
MP count good (15MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
Landscape photography with Pentax K-7
40
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
Pentax K-7 Vlogging details
24
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Pentax K-7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Pentax K-7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-01-15 2009-10-02
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 6400 2000
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417 gr (0.92 lbs) 750 gr (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 27 61
DXO Color Depth rating 17.9 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 10.6
DXO Low light rating 79 536
Other
Battery life - 980 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $599 $599