Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-7

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FH2 and Pentax K-7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the FH2 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FH2 was brought out 16 months later than the K-7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH2 grades vs the K-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Pentax K-7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 has outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH2 and Pentax K-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH2 and the K-7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and K-7 is 96 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and K-7.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-7 will resolve extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH2 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.