Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax K-7
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed October 2009
- Renewed by Pentax K-5
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax K-7 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax K-7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the SZ1 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe SZ1 was launched 2 years later than the K-7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ1 grades vs the K-7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Pentax K-7
SZ1 | K-7 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | October 2009 | More recent by 28 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic SZ1
K-7 | SZ1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Pentax K-7
SZ1 | K-7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ1 features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax K-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ1 compared to the K-7.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and K-7 is 95 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ1 and K-7.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic SZ1 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SZ1 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Pentax K-7 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2009-10-02 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4672 x 3104 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 2000 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 4cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 13.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 131g (0.29 lb) | 750g (1.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 250 pictures | 980 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $179 | $599 |