Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax KP

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax KP, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the KP (24MP) is relatively close but the FZ1000 (1") and KP (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 was revealed 3 years before the KP and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ1000 scores against the KP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Pentax KP. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 enjoys external measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax KP in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ1000 compared to the KP.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and KP is 55 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and KP.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax KP will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FZ1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.