Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-500

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FH10 versus Pentax K-500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the FH10 (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FH10 was brought out 10 months earlier than the K-500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH10 grades against the K-500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Pentax K-500. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-500 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH10 versus Pentax K-500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH10 and the K-500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and K-500 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and K-500.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The FH10 has the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The more aged FH10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.