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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Updated by Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax K-7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly close but the FZ35 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ35 was released 10 months after the K-7 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ35 scores versus the K-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax K-7

 FZ35 K-7 
IntroducedJuly 2010October 2009More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic FZ35

 K-7 FZ35 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax K-7

 FZ35 K-7 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 provides exterior measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax K-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FZ35 against the K-7.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and K-7 is 72 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and K-7.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ35 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-7 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher FZ35 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography factors
Pentax K-7 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography information
Pentax K-7 Sports photography information
34
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
69
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography info
Pentax K-7 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proof
decent megapixels (15MP)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
Vlogging with Pentax K-7
26
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax K-7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Pentax K-7
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Pentax K-7
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-07-06 2009-10-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 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 All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life - 980 pictures
Battery style - 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 type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $999 $599