Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-5

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax K-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is very well matched but the FH6 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FH6 was introduced 13 months after the K-5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH6 scores against the K-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Pentax K-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax K-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH6 against the K-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and K-5 is 96 and 60 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and K-5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH6 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-5 will resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern FH6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.