Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K-x

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax K-x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH7 was launched 21 months later than the K-x which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH7 grades versus the K-x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 features 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) 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax K-x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FH7 against the K-x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and K-x is 96 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and K-x.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH7 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FH7 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern FH7 will have a benefit in sensor technology.