Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K100D

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax K100D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was released 4 years later than the K100D and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH25 matches up against the K100D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Pentax K100D. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 features outside dimensions 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 K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax K100D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH25 against the K100D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and K100D is 94 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and K100D.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH25 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FH25 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent FH25 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.