Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-500

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the FH6 (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The FH6 was introduced 22 months prior to the K-500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH6 grades versus the K-500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Pentax K-500. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FH6 and the K-500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and K-500 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and K-500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH6 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-500 will give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH6 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.