Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax K-1 II

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax K-1 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the ZS7 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The ZS7 was announced 7 years before the K-1 II and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS7 matches up vs the K-1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS7 provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS7 against the K-1 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and K-1 II is 91 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and K-1 II.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS7 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-1 II will resolve greater detail with its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older ZS7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.