Pentax K-7 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

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1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Pentax K-7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Pentax K20D K20D vs K-7
Successor:	Pentax K-5 K-7 vs K-5
General
Model Number:	K-7	FH10
Alternate Model Number(s):		FS50
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$1299.95
Street Price:		$299.00
Date Available:	2009-07-15	2013-03-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	26.7 oz (758 g) includes batteries	3.5 oz (100 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.1 x 3.8 x 2.9 in. (130 x 97 x 74 mm)	3.7 x 2.1 x 0.7 in. (93 x 55 x 18 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	14.6	16.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/2.33 inch
Sensor size:	369.72mm² (23.7mm x 15.6mm)	28.198mm² (6.13mm x 4.6mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.07 microns	1.33 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	61
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.6
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.6
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	536
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4672 x 3104 (14.5 MP, Other), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2)	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG)	JPEG (EXIF v2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.2	1.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (30) 1536x1024 (30) 640x416 (30)	1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)	QuickTime Motion JPEG with monaural audio
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	No
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:	Yes	No
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)	n/a
Lens:	n/a	LEICA DC VARIO, 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspherical elements
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		24 - 120mm
Focal Length (actual):		4.3 - 21.5mm
Zoom Ratio:		5.00x
Aperture Range:		f/2.8 or f/9.0 (W) / f/6.9 or f/22 (T), 2 step
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII)	Contrast Detect: Face / 9-Area / 1-Area
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to 1.5 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.61x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.92x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	921,000 dots	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	32.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	3200
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (expanded)	iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/1600 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	Intelligent Multiple
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, USER, Movie	Scene modes (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Baby1(Birthday only), Baby2(Birthday only), Pet(Birthday only), Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, Photo Frame, Starry Sky)
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens	Intelligent ISO: 0.4 - 4.4m (Wide), 1.0 - 1.7m (Tele)
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC-Sync Socket	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	microSD / microSDHC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)	QuickTime Motion JPEG with monaural audio
Included Memory:	No memory included	90.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	No
Remote Control Type:	Wired or IR
Connections (extended):	DC input, wired remote, external stereo mic jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	<0.3
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	13
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.2	1.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	20
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.09 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.075 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.15 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.074 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Live View Phase-Detect Full AF: 1.2 seconds Contrast-Detect Full AF: 2.3 seconds Prefocused: 0.405 second
Startup Time:	0.6 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.1 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.7 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	740 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI90	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	3.6V, 690mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	CD-ROM S-SW74/75	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 LE, Adobe Reader
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista, MacOS 10.2 or later
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Sensor-shift image stabilization, new 77-segment metering system, Distortion and Lateral Chromatic Aberrations correction, High Dynamic Range (HDR) image capture mode, HD Movie capture (1280x720, 1536x1024, 640x416 all at 30 frames per second), HDMI output, magnesium alloy body.	Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD movies.