Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-7

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the SZ10 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ10 was introduced 5 years after the K-7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ10 scores vs the K-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 & Pentax K-7. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ10 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check the Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ10 compared to the K-7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and K-7 is 93 and 60 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and K-7.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ10 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic SZ10 will produce more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer SZ10 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.