Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-5

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is relatively close but the FH20 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The FH20 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the K-5 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH20 scores vs the K-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Pentax K-5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FH20 against the K-5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and K-5 is 93 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and K-5.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH20 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-5 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FH20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.