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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FH2 versus Pentax K-5 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is very well matched but the FH2 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The FH2 was brought out 3 years before the K-5 II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH2 matches up vs the K-5 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Pentax K-5 II

 FH2 K-5 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic FH2

 K-5 II FH2 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 29 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Pentax K-5 II

 FH2 K-5 II 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH2 versus Pentax K-5 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH2 against the K-5 II.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and K-5 II is 96 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and K-5 II.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-5 II will give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography advice
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-5 II Street photography highlights
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others (121g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
Sports photography with Pentax K-5 II
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography factors
72
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
lighter than others (121 grams)
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Pentax K-5 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Pentax K-5 II
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Pentax K-5 II
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-06-04
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 760 gr (1.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1235
Other
Battery life 270 shots 980 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $149 $830