Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-7

Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty similar but the FZ100 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ100 was introduced 10 months after the K-7 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FZ100 scores versus the K-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Pentax K-7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ100 has outer measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ100 against the K-7.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and K-7 is 67 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and K-7.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ100 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-7 will offer you extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent FZ100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.