Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K110D

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax K110D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and K110D (6MP) and the SZ7 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SZ7 was released 5 years later than the K110D and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ7 grades against the K110D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Pentax K110D. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ7 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax K110D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ7 versus the K110D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and K110D is 95 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and K110D.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic SZ7 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SZ7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.