Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax K-x

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH2 versus Pentax K-x, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is relatively well matched but the FH2 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH2 was announced 13 months after the K-x which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH2 matches up versus the K-x for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Pentax K-x. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH2 versus Pentax K-x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FH2 and the K-x.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and K-x is 96 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and K-x.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH2 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FH2 will give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent FH2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.