Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-7

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-7, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is relatively close but the FS15 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS15 was unveiled 8 months earlier than the K-7 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FS15 grades versus the K-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Pentax K-7. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FS15 and the K-7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and K-7 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and K-7.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS15 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-7 will render greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FS15 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.