Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-r

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax K-r, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The FH10 was unveiled 23 months later than the K-r which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FH10 scores vs the K-r in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Pentax K-r. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 offers external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax K-r in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FH10 against the K-r.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and K-r is 97 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and K-r.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH10 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH10 will result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern FH10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.