Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-5

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic SZ7 versus Pentax K-5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SZ7 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The SZ7 was launched 13 months later than the K-5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SZ7 grades against the K-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ7 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ7 and the K-5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and K-5 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ7 and K-5.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-5 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SZ7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.