Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-7

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-7, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and K-7 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FS7 was manufactured 8 months earlier than the K-7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FS7 matches up vs the K-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Pentax K-7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 provides outside dimensions 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-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS7 and the K-7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and K-7 is 95 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and K-7.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-7 will deliver more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.