Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-1 II

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-1 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the SZ7 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SZ7 was launched 7 years earlier than the K-1 II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SZ7 matches up vs the K-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ7 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ7 compared to the K-1 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and K-1 II is 95 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and K-1 II.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ7 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ7 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.