Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-7
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched October 2009
- Renewed by Pentax K-5
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-7 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax K-7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is very comparable but the SZ3 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SZ3 was revealed 3 years after the K-7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ3 grades against the K-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 & Pentax K-7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Pentax K-7
SZ3 | K-7 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | October 2009 | Newer by 40 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic SZ3
K-7 | SZ3 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax K-7
SZ3 | K-7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ3 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax K-7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SZ3 compared to the K-7.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and K-7 is 96 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ3 and K-7.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ3 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic SZ3 will produce extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SZ3 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax K-7 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2009-10-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4672 x 3104 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 2000 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 13.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) | 750 gr (1.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 photographs | 980 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $150 | $599 |