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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Old Model is Pentax K-1
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-1 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the SZ7 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SZ7 was launched 7 years earlier than the K-1 II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SZ7 matches up vs the K-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Pentax K-1 II

 SZ7 K-1 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic SZ7

 K-1 II SZ7 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2012More modern by 74 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax K-1 II

 SZ7 K-1 II 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ7 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-1 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ7 compared to the K-1 II.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and K-1 II is 95 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and K-1 II.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ7 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ7 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
Portrait photography with Pentax K-1 II
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
86
focusing manually
resolution is high (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Street photography features
Pentax K-1 II Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
70
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good ISO range (819,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
slow fps (4.4 fps)
low battery power (670 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competition (133g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
weather sealing
resolution is high (36 megapixels)
low battery power (670 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,010 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography factors
42
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (819,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery power (670 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging information
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging information
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-09 2018-02-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 6400 819200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 4cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 4.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 1010 gr (2.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 670 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 Two
Retail pricing $199 $1,737