Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-r

Below is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-r, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is fairly close but the FH6 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH6 was manufactured 11 months later than the K-r and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH6 scores against the K-r with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 offers 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) and the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-r in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH6 against the K-r.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and K-r is 96 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and K-r.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH6 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FH6 will render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern FH6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.