Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-5

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH27 versus Pentax K-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the FH27 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The FH27 was introduced very close to the K-5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH27 scores versus the K-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Pentax K-5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH27 versus Pentax K-5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH27 compared to the K-5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and K-5 is 94 and 60 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and K-5.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The FH27 includes the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field harder.