Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-5 II

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Pentax K-5 II. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.