Pentax K-01 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      Pentax K-01

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Pentax K-01 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Pentax K-01 was introduced in May 2012 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 was introduced in October 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Pentax K-01 Highlights

      • 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 81 Focus Points (81 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 25 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pentax K-01
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Pentax K-01 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7.

      PROS

      Pentax K-01

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   81 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Pentax K-01

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      •   Low Bit Depth
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Pentax K-01

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 79
      •   Weight - 561 g (1.24 lb / 19.79 oz)
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

      Advantage of Pentax K-01

      Pentax K-01
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax K-01 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7.

      Pentax K-01 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/1.7-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 10.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4928 x 3264 vs 3648 x 2736
      More Focus Points 81 vs 23
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 920k dot
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 1135 vs 147
      Higher DxO Color Depth 23.7 vs 20.7
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 12.9 vs 11.7
      Higher DxO Overall Score 79 vs 50
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Microphone Input vs
      Longer Battery Life 540 shots vs 330 shots

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      Pentax MX-1
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      1/1.7-inch

      12 MP

      Pentax K-m
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      APS-C

      10.0 MP

      Pentax K-r
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      APS-C

      12 MP

      Pentax K100D
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Pentax Q
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.4 MP

      Pentax KF
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      APS-C

      24.24 MP

      Sony a7C
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Pentax K-x
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      APS-C

      12.6 MP

      Nikon P500
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Pentax 645Z
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      Medium format

      51.4 MP

      Sigma SD1
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Pentax ist DL2
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      Panasonic LX7
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 over Pentax K-01.

      Pentax K-01 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
      Higher Boosted ISO 25,600 vs 12,800
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Viewfinder vs Electronic (optional)
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps vs 11.0 fps
      Lighter 561 g (1.24 lb / 19.79 oz) vs 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 70 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7.

      Panasonic LX3
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      1/1.63-inch

      10.1 MP

      Panasonic LX5
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      1/1.63-inch

      10.1 MP

      Panasonic LX10
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Panasonic GX850
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Panasonic G95
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Sony DSLR-A380
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image StabilizationSensor Shift
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Type C Type C Mini
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life540 shots330 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Pentax K-01 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 921k dot and 920k dot resolutions respectively.

      Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7.

      Sensor

      Pentax K-01 features a 16 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 372.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 31.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400 and expands to 80 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Pentax K-01 can take pictures up to 4928 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4352 x 3264, 4224 x 2816, 4928 x 2776, 4224 x 2376, 3840 x 2880, 3456 x 2304, 3456x1944, 3264 x 3264, 3072 x 2304, 2880 x 2880, 2688 x 1792, 2688 x 1512, 2304 x 2304, 2304 x 1728, 1728 x 1728 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3968 x 2232, 3776 x 2520, 3328 x 1872, 3168 x 2112, 3072 x 2304, 2784 x 1568, 2736 x 2736, 2656 x 1768, 2560 x 1920, 2304 x 2304, 2208 x 1248, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in image stabilization. On Pentax K-01 it means that you are still getting vibration reduction when it is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Pentax K-01 has a Mini Type C HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 has a Type C Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Pentax K-01 comes with D-LI90 battery pack with battery life of 540 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Pentax K-01 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Pentax K-01, and up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. Pentax K-01 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 on Pentax K-01 and 8.50 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Pentax K-01 and via Shoe Mount to Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Pentax K-01.

      Physical Parameters

      Pentax K-01 body has dimensions of 122 x 79 x 58 mm (4.8 x 3.11 x 2.28") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 body has dimensions of 111 x 68 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.81"). Pentax K-01 weighs 561 g (1.24 lb / 19.79 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 weighs 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz).

      Pentax K-01

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      122 mm

      79 mm

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      111 mm

      68 mm

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      Size comparisons of Pentax K-01 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      Pentax K-01 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Pentax K-01

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      GOOD
      70
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Pentax K-01

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   81 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Pentax K-01

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   81 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Pentax K-01

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      GOOD
      81
      •   81 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Pentax K-01

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      GOOD
      81
      •   81 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 561 g (1.24 lb / 19.79 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Pentax K-01

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      GOOD
      79
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 561 g (1.24 lb / 19.79 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots
      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Pentax K-01 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and give them scores of 64 and 62 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Pentax K-01

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      OVERALL
      64
      OVERALL
      62

      Sensor

      Pentax K-01

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 79
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50

      Photo

      Pentax K-01

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      GOOD
      75
      •   Low Bit Depth
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      GOOD
      75
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

      Video

      Pentax K-01

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      POOR
      45
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Pentax K-01

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   81 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Pentax K-01

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

      Connectivity

      Pentax K-01

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Pentax K-01

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 561 g (1.24 lb / 19.79 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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