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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched December 2009
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is very well matched but the FH6 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The FH6 was released 2 years later than the K-x and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH6 matches up versus the K-x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Pentax K-x

 FH6 K-x 
LaunchedJanuary 2012December 2009Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic FH6

 K-x FH6 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax K-x

 FH6 K-x 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 features outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has sizing of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH6 vs the K-x.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and K-x is 96 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and K-x.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH6 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH6 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern FH6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 per charge)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery life (1,900 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography features
Pentax K-x Travel photography features
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great battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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great battery life (1,900 CIPA)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (1,900 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
Vlogging with Pentax K-x
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (119g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Pentax K-x
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-01-09 2009-12-23
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 16.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lbs) 580 gr (1.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 811
Other
Battery life 280 photos 1900 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $129 $600