Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-1

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The FH22 was launched 7 years before the K-1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH22 grades against the K-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Pentax K-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 comes with exterior dimensions 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-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH22 vs the K-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and K-1 is 94 and 55 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and K-1.

All in all, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH22 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH22 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.