Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-7
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Pentax K-7
FZ80 | K-7 | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | October 2009 | More recent by 89 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic FZ80
K-7 | FZ80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax K-7
FZ80 | K-7 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Pentax K-7 | |
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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 |