Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax K-7

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax K-7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is relatively close but the ZS7 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS7 was released 22 months after the K-7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ZS7 grades vs the K-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS7 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax K-7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS7 compared to the K-7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and K-7 is 91 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and K-7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS7 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-7 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher ZS7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.