Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K100D

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH20 versus Pentax K100D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and K100D (6MP) and the FH20 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH20 was released 3 years later than the K100D and that is quite a big 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 K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH20 matches up vs the K100D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Pentax K100D. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH20 versus Pentax K100D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FH20 against the K100D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and K100D is 93 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and K100D.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH20 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH20 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH20 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.