Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-7
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Launched July 2012
- New Model is Panasonic LZ30
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Raise 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
- Successor is Pentax K-5
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-7 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the LZ20 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe LZ20 was revealed 2 years after the K-7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the LZ20 matches up against the K-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax K-7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Pentax K-7
LZ20 | K-7 | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | October 2009 | More modern by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic LZ20
K-7 | LZ20 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax K-7
LZ20 | K-7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ20 has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the LZ20 against the K-7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and K-7 is 71 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ20 and K-7.
To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LZ20 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic LZ20 will provide more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer LZ20 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Pentax K-7 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2012-07-18 | 2009-10-02 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 16MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4672 x 3104 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 2000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 13.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 lbs) | 750 gr (1.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 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 | 380 pictures | 980 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $599 |