Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-7

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FZ47 versus Pentax K-7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ47 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The FZ47 was unveiled 22 months later than the K-7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FZ47 matches up versus the K-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 & Pentax K-7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ47 provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ47 vs the K-7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and K-7 is 68 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and K-7.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ47 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-7 will show greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher FZ47 provides an advantage in sensor tech.