Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K-500

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax K-500, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and K-500 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 was introduced 7 months after the K-500 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ1000 grades vs the K-500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 & Pentax K-500. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery & Pentax K-500 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 enjoys outer measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 and the K-500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and K-500 is 55 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and K-500.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger FZ1000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.