Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-30

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax K-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the FH25 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH25 was brought out 22 months earlier than the K-30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH25 grades versus the K-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FH25 vs the K-30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and K-30 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and K-30.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The FH25 uses the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The older FH25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.