Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K10D

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax K10D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and K10D (10MP) and the FX700 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FX700 was brought out 3 years after the K10D which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FX700 scores against the K10D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 features exterior measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax K10D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FX700 compared to the K10D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and K10D is 94 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and K10D.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FX700 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FX700 will give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern FX700 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.