Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-1 II

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ28 versus Pentax K-1 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ28 was introduced 10 years prior to the K-1 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the FZ28 scores against the K-1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 offers physical measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ28 and the K-1 II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and K-1 II is 72 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and K-1 II.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ28 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-1 II will provide more detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.