Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-500

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax K-500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is very similar but the FH25 (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was manufactured 3 years prior to the K-500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH25 matches up against the K-500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Pentax K-500. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH25 compared to the K-500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and K-500 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and K-500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The FH25 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The older FH25 is going to be behind in sensor technology.