Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-50

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the FH10 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH10 was released 10 months before the K-50 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH10 grades versus the K-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Pentax K-50. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH10 against the K-50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and K-50 is 97 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and K-50.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FH10 features the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The more aged FH10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.