Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is fairly similar but the FH20 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The FH20 was unveiled 4 years prior to the K-5 IIs and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH20 grades vs the K-5 IIs when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH20 against the K-5 IIs.

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

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and K-5 IIs.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH20 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-5 IIs will offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.