Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-S2

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-S2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FH6 was released 4 years earlier than the K-S2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH6 grades vs the K-S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Pentax K-S2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 has outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-S2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FH6 and the K-S2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and K-S2 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and K-S2.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH6 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-S2 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FH6 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.