Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-S1

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-S1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and K-S1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS7 was released 6 years before the K-S1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the FS7 grades versus the K-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 features external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S1 has measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FS7 compared to the K-S1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and K-S1 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and K-S1.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS7 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-S1 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.