Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-S2

Below is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax K-S2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the FH25 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH25 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the K-S2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH25 matches up against the K-S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 has got exterior 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-S2 has dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax K-S2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 versus the K-S2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and K-S2 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and K-S2.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH25 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-S2 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older FH25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.