Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax K-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The FZ150 was introduced 4 years before the K-1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FZ150 matches up against the K-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ150 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax K-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ150 vs the K-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and K-1 is 67 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and K-1.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ150 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-1 will render greater detail using its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.