Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-7
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
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- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Launched September 2014
- Renewed by Panasonic LX100 II
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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
- Introduced October 2009
- Replacement is Pentax K-5
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-7 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-7, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is relatively close but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe LX100 was brought out 5 years later than the K-7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the LX100 matches up versus the K-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Pentax K-7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Pentax K-7
LX100 | K-7 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | October 2009 | Fresher by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic LX100
K-7 | LX100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax K-7
LX100 | K-7 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 features external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the LX100 versus the K-7.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and K-7 is 83 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 and K-7.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-7 will provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern LX100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Pentax K-7 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-09-15 | 2009-10-02 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4112 x 3088 | 4672 x 3104 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 2000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,764 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 13.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 | 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 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 393 grams (0.87 lbs) | 750 grams (1.65 lbs) |
Dimensions | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 67 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 553 | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 980 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $800 | $599 |