Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-S2

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-S2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is very similar but the FH10 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH10 was announced 3 years earlier than the K-S2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH10 matches up against the K-S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Pentax K-S2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-S2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FH10 vs the K-S2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and K-S2 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and K-S2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH10 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax K-S2 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older FH10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.