Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-50

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is very close but the FH8 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH8 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the K-50 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH8 grades versus the K-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 has exterior 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-50 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FH8 versus the K-50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and K-50 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and K-50.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The FH8 has the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh more difficult. The older FH8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.