Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K10D

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic FH8 versus Pentax K10D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the FH8 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH8 was manufactured 5 years later than the K10D and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH8 grades versus the K10D for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 has got external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH8 versus Pentax K10D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FH8 and the K10D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and K10D is 96 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and K10D.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FH8 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FH8 will give greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher FH8 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.