Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-7

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH10 versus Pentax K-7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the FH10 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The FH10 was brought out 3 years after the K-7 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH10 grades against the K-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Pentax K-7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH10 versus Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH10 vs the K-7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and K-7 is 97 and 60 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and K-7.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH10 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FH10 will give you extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent FH10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.