Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-7

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax K-7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the FX700 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The FX700 was released 10 months later than the K-7 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the FX700 grades versus the K-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax K-7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FX700 vs the K-7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and K-7 is 94 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and K-7.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FX700 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-7 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer FX700 provides an edge in sensor technology.