Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-7

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH27 versus Pentax K-7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the FH27 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH27 was revealed 16 months later than the K-7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH27 matches up vs the K-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Pentax K-7. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH27 versus Pentax K-7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FH27 versus the K-7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and K-7 is 94 and 60 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and K-7.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH27 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FH27 will show more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FH27 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.