Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-S1

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-S1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the FH25 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the K-S1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH25 grades vs the K-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Pentax K-S1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FH25 vs the K-S1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and K-S1 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and K-S1.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH25 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-S1 will give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FH25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.