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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax K-7

 LS5 K-7 
ReleasedJuly 2011October 2009More modern by 22 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic LS5

 K-7 LS5 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax K-7

 LS5 K-7 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and K-7 is 94 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography info
Pentax K-7 Sports photography info
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
69
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition (126 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (160 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proof
good resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Landscape photography camera
36
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (160 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
Vlogging with Pentax K-7
32
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Pentax K-7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Pentax K-7
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