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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Updated by Panasonic LX10
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax K-01, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and K-01 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The LX7 was revealed 5 months later than the K-01 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the LX7 scores vs the K-01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Pentax K-01

 LX7 K-01 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic LX7

 K-01 LX7 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax K-01

 LX7 K-01 
LaunchedOctober 2012May 2012Same generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX7 offers external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the LX7 versus the K-01.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and K-01 is 86 and 76 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX7 and K-01.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX7 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-01 will render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography factors
45
focusing manually
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (298g)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
more heavy than competition (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Sports photography details
Pentax K-01 Sports photography details
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (540 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX7
Travel photography with Pentax K-01
64
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than average in class (298g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
good battery life (540 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography factors
57
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-01 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (298g)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (561g)
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Pentax K-01
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-10-15 2012-05-30
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.3 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 gr (0.66 lb) 561 gr (1.24 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 79
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 12.9
DXO Low light rating 147 1135
Other
Battery life 330 shots 540 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $899