Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-r

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-r, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is pretty similar but the FS12 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The FS12 was released 23 months earlier than the K-r which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the FS12 matches up vs the K-r when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-r in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FS12 vs the K-r.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and K-r is 95 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and K-r.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FS12 has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged FS12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.