Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K-7

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZS50 versus Pentax K-7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is very similar but the ZS50 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The ZS50 was released 5 years later than the K-7 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS50 grades against the K-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS50 comes with external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS50 versus Pentax K-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS50 against the K-7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and K-7 is 90 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS50 and K-7.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS50 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-7 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger ZS50 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.