Pentax K-01 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      BrandPentaxPanasonic
      ModelK-01Lumix DMC-LX7
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
      MSRPUS: $749, UK: £629, EU: €823£449
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels16 Megapixel12.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,80080 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,60080 - 12,800
      Photo Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32643648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions4352 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 17283968 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
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, BestFine, Standard
      Bit Depth8-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      Number of Focus Points8123
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Lens MountPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 90 mm
      Optical Zoom3.8x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.4 - 2.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Shutter Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps11.0 fps
      Flash Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow-speed Sync
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1008.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeShoe Mount
      Exposure Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/2 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      DxO Low Light ISO1135147
      DxO Color Depth23.720.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.911.7
      DxO Overall Score7950
      Video Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Type C Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional IR
      Environmental Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Dimensions122 x 79 x 58 mm (4.8 x 3.11 x 2.28")111 x 68 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.81")
      Weight (inc. batteries)561 g (1.24 lb / 19.79 oz)298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6 x 5.1"6.5 x 3.1 x 3"
      Package Weight1.3 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Battery PackD-LI90
      Battery Life540 shots330 shots
      Internal Storage70 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secYes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
      Orientation Sensor


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