Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K110D

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Pentax K110D, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and K110D (6MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and K110D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 was brought out 8 years after the K110D which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ1000 scores versus the K110D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 & Pentax K110D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 features exterior dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FZ1000 versus the K110D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and K110D is 55 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 and K110D.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer extra detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.