Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K-5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is pretty similar but the FH7 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH7 was announced 9 months after the K-5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH7 matches up vs the K-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Pentax K-5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FH7 compared to the K-5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and K-5 is 96 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and K-5.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FH7 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The fresher FH7 will have an edge in sensor tech.