Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K-7
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Released April 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS25
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Boost 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
- Successor is Pentax K-5
Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K-7 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax K-7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the ZS20 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ZS20 was released 2 years later than the K-7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZS20 matches up vs the K-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Pentax K-7
ZS20 | K-7 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | October 2009 | More recent by 32 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic ZS20
K-7 | ZS20 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax K-7
ZS20 | K-7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS20 has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS20 versus the K-7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS20 and K-7 is 92 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS20 and K-7.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS20 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-7 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern ZS20 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Pentax K-7 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ30 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2012-04-26 | 2009-10-02 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4672 x 3104 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 2000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 13.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 lb) | 750g (1.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | 260 images | 980 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $349 | $599 |