Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-5

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FH22 versus Pentax K-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is pretty close but the FH22 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The FH22 was released 11 months prior to the K-5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH22 scores against the K-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH22 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH22 versus Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH22 vs the K-5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and K-5 is 94 and 60 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and K-5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH22 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-5 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FH22 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.