Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-01
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Announced May 2012
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax K-01, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly similar but the SZ7 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SZ7 was released 4 months before the K-01 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ7 grades vs the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Pentax K-01
SZ7 | K-01 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic SZ7
K-01 | SZ7 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax K-01
SZ7 | K-01 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | May 2012 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ7 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Check the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ7 compared to the K-01.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and K-01 is 95 and 76 respectively.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and K-01.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ7 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax K-01 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Pentax K-01 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2012-05-30 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) | 561 grams (1.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1135 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 540 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $199 | $899 |