Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax KP

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH6 versus Pentax KP, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and KP (24MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The FH6 was revealed 6 years before the KP which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH6 matches up vs the KP for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Pentax KP. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH6 versus Pentax KP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH6 and the KP.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and KP is 96 and 61 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and KP.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH6 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax KP will offer you more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FH6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.