Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K-50

Following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FH7 versus Pentax K-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the FH7 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The FH7 was released 3 years prior to the K-50 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH7 scores vs the K-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Pentax K-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH7 versus Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH7 compared to the K-50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and K-50 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and K-50.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FH7 provides the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The more aged FH7 is going to be behind in sensor technology.