Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-r

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH1 versus Pentax K-r, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FH1 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH1 was launched 14 months earlier than the K-r making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH1 scores against the K-r in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH1 versus Pentax K-r in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH1 compared to the K-r.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and K-r is 95 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and K-r.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The FH1 provides the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF tougher. The older FH1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.