Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-x

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Pentax K-x. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.