Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched June 2013
- Old Model is Pentax K-5
Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is fairly well matched but the FH2 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FH2 was released 3 years prior to the K-5 IIs which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH2 scores versus the K-5 IIs when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
FH2 | K-5 IIs |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Panasonic FH2
K-5 IIs | FH2 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 29 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Pentax K-5 IIs
FH2 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 comes with exterior dimensions 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 IIs has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH2 compared to the K-5 IIs.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and K-5 IIs is 96 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and K-5 IIs.
Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax K-5 IIs will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) | 760 gr (1.68 pounds) |
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 All around rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photographs | 980 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $149 | $749 |