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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Expand 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
  • Updated by Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty close but the FZ80 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The FZ80 was released 7 years later than the K-7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FZ80 grades against the K-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Pentax K-7

 FZ80 K-7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017October 2009More recent by 89 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic FZ80

 K-7 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax K-7

 FZ80 K-7 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ80 versus the K-7.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and K-7 is 63 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and K-7.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ80 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ80 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger FZ80 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography advice
58
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
Street photography with Pentax K-7
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (616 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Sports photography highlights
57
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Travel photography highlights
59
has focus by touch
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than others (616 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
resolution is good (15MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography highlights
57
focusing manually
fairly wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
Vlogging with Pentax K-7
28
fairly wide (20mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
more heavy than others (616 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax K-7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Pentax K-7
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Pentax K-7
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2017-01-04 2009-10-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Prime II
Sensor type BSI-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 18 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 3200 2000
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 616 gr (1.36 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 980 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots One One
Retail price $399 $599