Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-500

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax K-500, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and K-500 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 II was manufactured 5 years after the K-500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FZ1000 II grades against the K-500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Pentax K-500. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has external measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-500 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax K-500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ1000 II against the K-500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and K-500 is 55 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and K-500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II will have an edge in sensor technology.