Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-7

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Pentax K-7, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and K-7 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was released 9 years after the K-7 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ1000 II grades versus the K-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 II comes with exterior dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ1000 II against the K-7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and K-7 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and K-7.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II should have a benefit in sensor tech.