Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-1

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The FH10 was released 4 years earlier than the K-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH10 matches up versus the K-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Pentax K-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH10 versus the K-1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and K-1 is 97 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and K-1.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH10 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-1 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.