Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-7

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is very comparable but the FX90 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The FX90 was unveiled 24 months after the K-7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FX90 grades versus the K-7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Pentax K-7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FX90 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax K-7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the FX90 against the K-7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and K-7 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and K-7.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FX90 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-7 will show greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger FX90 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.