Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-5 II

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-5 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is very well matched but the FH8 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH8 was introduced 17 months earlier than the K-5 II making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH8 matches up against the K-5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Pentax K-5 II. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-5 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FH8 and the K-5 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and K-5 II is 96 and 60 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and K-5 II.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The FH8 features the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF trickier. The more aged FH8 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.