Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-50

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the FH2 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH2 was brought out 3 years prior to the K-50 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the FH2 matches up against the K-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 comes with physical 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-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FH2 versus the K-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and K-50 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and K-50.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH2 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-50 will show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.