Pentax Q7 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

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      Specifications

      General Pentax Q7 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      BrandPentaxPanasonic
      ModelQ7Lumix DC-ZS200
      Predecessor ModelPentax Q10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
      MSRP$499 inc 02 5-15mm lens$799
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax Q7 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels12.76 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.4 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,600
      Photo Pentax Q7 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30005472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2992 x 2992, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1440, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1440
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, BestFine, standard
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax Q7 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Autofocus ModesSelective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus PointsUnknown49
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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 Q7 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Lens MountPentax Q
      Crop Factor4.7x
      Focal Length8.8 - 132 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 360 mm
      Optical Zoom15x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax Q7 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD, wide angle viewing, AR coatingTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,240k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax Q7 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      ViewfinderOptical (optional)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,330k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Pentax Q7 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferContinuous Shooting: Approx. 5 fps, JPEG (12M / best/ Continuous Hi): up to 5 frames,
      Approx. 1.5 fps, JPEG (12M / best/ Continuous Lo): up to 100 frames
      Up to 10 fps at 20.1 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Pentax Q7 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesP-TTL
      Red-eye Reduction
      Slow-speed Sync
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range4.90 m (ISO100/m)6.80 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Pentax Q7 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments) ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Video Pentax Q7 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 24.00/29.97/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Pentax Q7 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output output terminal Type D Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax Q7 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible
      Remote Control Remote Control O-RC1, Remote F
      Environmental Pentax Q7 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax Q7 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Dimensions102 x 58 x 34 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.34")111 x 66 x 45 mm (4.37 x 2.6 x 1.77")
      Weight (inc. batteries)200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7 x 5.2 x 3.4"5.5 x 5.05 x 2.6"
      Package Weight1.5 lb1.17 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax Q7 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Battery PackD-LI68DMW-BLG10
      Battery Life250 shots370 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage0
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) and Eye-Fi CardSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
      Other Pentax Q7 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Self Timer 12 sec, 2 secYes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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