Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax K10D

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FH7 versus Pentax K10D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the FH7 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH7 was released 4 years after the K10D which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH7 matches up versus the K10D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH7 versus Pentax K10D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH7 against the K10D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and K10D is 96 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and K10D.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH7 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FH7 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent FH7 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.