Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-7

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty similar but the LS5 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LS5 was announced 22 months after the K-7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the LS5 matches up against the K-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Pentax K-7. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LS5 features external measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the LS5 against the K-7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and K-7 is 94 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and K-7.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LS5 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-7 will offer you extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher LS5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.