Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-7
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Revealed January 2015
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed October 2009
- Updated by Pentax K-5
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-7 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the SZ10 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SZ10 was introduced 5 years after the K-7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ10 scores vs the K-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 & Pentax K-7. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax K-7
SZ10 | K-7 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | October 2009 | Newer by 65 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic SZ10
K-7 | SZ10 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax K-7
SZ10 | K-7 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ10 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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).
Check the Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ10 compared to the K-7.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and K-7 is 93 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and K-7.
All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ10 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic SZ10 will produce more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer SZ10 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Pentax K-7 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2009-10-02 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
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 support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.4 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 13.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 177 gr (0.39 lb) | 750 gr (1.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 200 photographs | 980 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $599 |