Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-S1

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-S1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is pretty close but the FH27 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The FH27 was introduced 4 years before the K-S1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH27 scores vs the K-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Pentax K-S1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has specifications of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH27 vs the K-S1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and K-S1 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and K-S1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH27 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-S1 will render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH27 will be behind in sensor tech.