Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax Q7

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax Q7, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and Q7 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 was unveiled 11 months later than the Q7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FZ1000 matches up against the Q7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 & Pentax Q7. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FZ1000 versus the Q7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 and Q7 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 and Q7.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.