Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K100D

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH27 versus Pentax K100D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FH27 was manufactured 4 years later than the K100D and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH27 scores vs the K100D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Pentax K100D. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH27 versus Pentax K100D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FH27 vs the K100D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and K100D is 94 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and K100D.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH27 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FH27 will give more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FH27 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.