Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-7

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH25 versus Pentax K-7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the FH25 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was launched 16 months after the K-7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH25 grades versus the K-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH25 versus Pentax K-7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FH25 versus the K-7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and K-7 is 94 and 60 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and K-7.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH25 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH25 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer FH25 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.