Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K-1 II

Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FH7 versus Pentax K-1 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH7 was announced 7 years earlier than the K-1 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH7 scores versus the K-1 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH7 versus Pentax K-1 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH7 vs the K-1 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and K-1 II is 96 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and K-1 II.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH7 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will render more detail with its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FH7 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.