Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-500

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax K-500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is fairly similar but the FH22 (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The FH22 was released 4 years earlier than the K-500 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH22 scores vs the K-500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Pentax K-500. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 provides 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) and the Pentax K-500 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax K-500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH22 and the K-500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and K-500 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and K-500.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH22 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-500 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.