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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-5 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The FH1 was manufactured 4 years prior to the K-5 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH1 scores versus the K-5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Pentax K-5 II

 FH1 K-5 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic FH1

 K-5 II FH1 
RevealedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 41 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax K-5 II

 FH1 K-5 II 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH1 and the K-5 II.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and K-5 II is 95 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and K-5 II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-5 II will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FH1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5 II
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography information
Pentax K-5 II Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography features
Pentax K-5 II Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Pentax K-5 II
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-5 II Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Pentax K-5 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Pentax K-5 II
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Pentax K-5 II
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-01-06 2013-06-04
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lbs) 760 grams (1.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1235
Other
Battery life - 980 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $150 $830