Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-7

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax K-7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is very comparable but the SZ3 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SZ3 was revealed 3 years after the K-7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ3 grades against the K-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 & Pentax K-7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ3 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by 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") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax K-7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SZ3 compared to the K-7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and K-7 is 96 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ3 and K-7.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ3 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic SZ3 will produce extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SZ3 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.