Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-7

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax K-7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the FS25 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The FS25 was launched 8 months earlier than the K-7 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FS25 matches up versus the K-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax K-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FS25 against the K-7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and K-7 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and K-7.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS25 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-7 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.