Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-01

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-01, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is very similar but the FH22 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The FH22 was released 3 years prior to the K-01 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH22 grades against the K-01 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FH22 versus the K-01.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and K-01 is 94 and 76 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and K-01.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH22 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-01 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH22 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.