Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K-r

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-r, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the K-r (12MP) is relatively comparable but the FS7 (1/2.5") and K-r (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FS7 was revealed 3 years prior to the K-r and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FS7 grades against the K-r for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Pentax K-r. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax K-r in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FS7 vs the K-r.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and K-r is 95 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and K-r.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS7 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-r will produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FS7 will be behind in sensor innovation.