Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-7

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is very well matched but the ZS45 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS45 was launched 5 years later than the K-7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZS45 grades versus the K-7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 & Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS45 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ZS45 versus the K-7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and K-7 is 91 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS45 and K-7.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS45 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS45 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger ZS45 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.