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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Later Model is Pentax K-5
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS1 versus Pentax K-7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and K-7 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS1 was manufactured 4 months prior to the K-7 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS1 scores against the K-7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Pentax K-7

 ZS1 K-7 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic ZS1

 K-7 ZS1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax K-7

 ZS1 K-7 
ReleasedMay 2009October 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS1 features physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS1 versus Pentax K-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS1 versus the K-7.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and K-7 is 91 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS1 and K-7.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-7 will render greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography factors
25
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
69
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-7 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than competitors (229g)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proofing
resolution is good (15MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography information
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging info
Pentax K-7 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors (229g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax K-7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1Pentax K-7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Pentax K-7
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ6 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-05-14 2009-10-02
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 6400 2000
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 6.3 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 229 grams (0.50 pounds) 750 grams (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 980 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $599