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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched December 2009
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The FH25 was unveiled 13 months later than the K-x which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH25 matches up against the K-x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Pentax K-x

 FH25 K-x 
LaunchedJanuary 2011December 2009More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic FH25

 K-x FH25 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax K-x

 FH25 K-x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 features outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has sizing of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-x in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FH25 against the K-x.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

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

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and K-x.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH25 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FH25 will provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern FH25 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
Portrait photography with Pentax K-x
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-x Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
61
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (1,900 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-x Travel photography advice
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
great battery power (1,900 shots)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Landscape photography camera
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (1,900 shots)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (12MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-x Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Pentax K-x
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Pentax K-x
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-12-23
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 16.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 580 grams (1.28 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 811
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 1900 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $600