Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-7
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Announced July 2011
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released October 2009
- Replacement is Pentax K-5
Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-7 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty similar but the LS5 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe LS5 was announced 22 months after the K-7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the LS5 matches up against the K-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Pentax K-7. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax K-7
LS5 | K-7 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | October 2009 | More modern by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic LS5
K-7 | LS5 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax K-7
LS5 | K-7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LS5 features external measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the LS5 against the K-7.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and K-7 is 94 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and K-7.
All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LS5 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-7 will offer you extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher LS5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Pentax K-7 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2011-07-21 | 2009-10-02 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 14 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4672 x 3104 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 2000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 13.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 126g (0.28 pounds) | 750g (1.65 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | 160 pictures | 980 pictures |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $294 | $599 |