Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax K10D

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FS7 versus Pentax K10D, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the K10D (10MP) is pretty similar but the FS7 (1/2.5") and K10D (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The FS7 was released 2 years after the K10D which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FS7 grades versus the K10D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS7 comes with exterior dimensions 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 K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS7 versus Pentax K10D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FS7 and the K10D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and K10D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and K10D.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The FS7 features the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The newer FS7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.