Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-7

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The FZ28 was announced 8 months before the K-7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the FZ28 matches up against the K-7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Pentax K-7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys external dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ28 compared to the K-7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and K-7 is 72 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and K-7.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ28 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-7 will offer you extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.