Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-7
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-7 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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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched October 2009
- Replacement is Pentax K-5
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-7 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic SZ7 versus Pentax K-7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the SZ7 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SZ7 was brought out 2 years later than the K-7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ7 matches up versus the K-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Pentax K-7. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Pentax K-7
SZ7 | K-7 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | October 2009 | Fresher by 28 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic SZ7
K-7 | SZ7 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax K-7
SZ7 | K-7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ7 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic SZ7 versus Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ7 compared to the K-7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and K-7 is 95 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ7 and K-7.
All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ7 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-7 will produce greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher SZ7 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Pentax K-7 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2009-10-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 14 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4672 x 3104 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 2000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 13.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) | 750 grams (1.65 pounds) |
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 All around rating | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 980 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $199 | $599 |