Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-x

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH22 versus Pentax K-x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty close but the FH22 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The FH22 was introduced around the same time to the K-x and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH22 matches up against the K-x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Pentax K-x. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. 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) while the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH22 versus Pentax K-x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH22 against the K-x.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and K-x is 94 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and K-x.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH22 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FH22 will render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.