Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K20D

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FH25 versus Pentax K20D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is relatively comparable but the FH25 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FH25 was launched 2 years after the K20D which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH25 grades against the K20D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Pentax K20D. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax K20D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH25 vs the K20D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and K20D is 94 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and K20D.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH25 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FH25 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher FH25 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.