Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-5

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and K-5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS7 was released 23 months earlier than the K-5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FS7 matches up versus the K-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FS7 vs the K-5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and K-5 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and K-5.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-5 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.