Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-1 II

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax K-1 II, 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 II (36MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ150 was released 6 years earlier than the K-1 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FZ150 grades vs the K-1 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ150 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax K-1 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ150 versus the K-1 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and K-1 II is 67 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and K-1 II.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ150 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-1 II will render more detail as a result of its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.