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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced October 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX5
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX10
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic LX7 versus Pentax K-S2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and K-S2 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The LX7 was introduced 3 years prior to the K-S2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the LX7 grades against the K-S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Pentax K-S2

 LX7 K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic LX7

 K-S2 LX7 
LaunchedFebruary 2015October 2012Newer by 28 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax K-S2

 LX7 K-S2 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX7 offers 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-S2 has dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX7 versus Pentax K-S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the LX7 and the K-S2.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and K-S2 is 86 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LX7 and K-S2.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX7 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-S2 will render more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged LX7 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
78
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Street photography information
Pentax K-S2 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (298g)
72
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition (678g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX7
Sports photography with Pentax K-S2
42
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
70
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.4 fps)
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography highlights
64
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
environment sealing
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
heavier than competition (678g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography info
57
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Vlogging information
Pentax K-S2 Vlogging information
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decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (298g)
71
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
heavier than competition (678 grams)
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Pentax K-S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Pentax K-S2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Pentax K-S2
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-10-15 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) -
Max aperture f/1.4-2.3 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 5.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 grams (0.66 lb) 678 grams (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 410 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $400 $581