Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax KP

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Pentax KP, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the KP (24MP) is very well matched but the FZ1000 II (1") and KP (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ1000 II was unveiled 2 years later than the KP and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FZ1000 II scores vs the KP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Pentax KP. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 II provides physical dimensions 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 KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ1000 II compared to the KP.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and KP is 55 and 61 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and KP.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 II using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax KP will resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.