Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K-50

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH5 and Pentax K-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is pretty close but the FH5 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH5 was brought out 3 years earlier than the K-50 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH5 matches up against the K-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH5 versus the K-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and K-50 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and K-50.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FH5 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more challenging. The more aged FH5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.