Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K110D

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax K110D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and K110D (6MP) and the FH25 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH25 was announced 4 years later than the K110D and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH25 matches up versus the K110D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Pentax K110D. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax K110D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH25 against the K110D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and K110D is 94 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and K110D.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH25 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FH25 will give more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher FH25 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.