Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K-r

Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax K-r, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The FH7 was brought out 6 months later than the K-r and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH7 matches up versus the K-r in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax K-r in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH7 against the K-r.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and K-r is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and K-r.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH7 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH7 will provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.