Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-5 II

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH6 versus Pentax K-5 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is relatively close but the FH6 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH6 was brought out 17 months earlier than the K-5 II which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH6 scores versus the K-5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Pentax K-5 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH6 versus Pentax K-5 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH6 vs the K-5 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and K-5 II is 96 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and K-5 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH6 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-5 II will render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FH6 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.