Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-r

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-r, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is pretty close but the FH2 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The FH2 was unveiled 2 months prior to the K-r which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH2 scores against the K-r in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Pentax K-r. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-r in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FH2 and the K-r.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and K-r is 96 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and K-r.

As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH2 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FH2 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.