Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-S2

Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-S2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the FH8 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FH8 was unveiled 4 years before the K-S2 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH8 scores against the K-S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Pentax K-S2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 has got physical 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-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FH8 versus the K-S2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and K-S2 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and K-S2.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH8 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-S2 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FH8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.