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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX10
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released December 2010
  • Older Model is Pentax K-7
  • New Model is Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-5 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic LX7 versus Pentax K-5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and K-5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The LX7 was introduced 23 months later than the K-5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the LX7 grades vs the K-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Pentax K-5

 LX7 K-5 
ReleasedOctober 2012December 2010Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic LX7

 K-5 LX7 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax K-5

 LX7 K-5 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX7 features outer measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX7 versus Pentax K-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the LX7 compared to the K-5.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and K-5 is 86 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and K-5.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX7 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-5 will give extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent LX7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX7
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5
45
focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX7
Street photography with Pentax K-5
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (298 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-5 Sports photography advice
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (330 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than others (298 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
65
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (298g)
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Pentax K-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Pentax K-5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Pentax K-5
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-10-15 2010-12-18
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Prime II
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 51200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.3 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298g (0.66 pounds) 740g (1.63 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 82
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 14.1
DXO Low light score 147 1162
Other
Battery life 330 photos 980 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $800