Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K110D

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FS12 and Pentax K110D, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and K110D (6MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The FS12 was manufactured 2 years later than the K110D and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FS12 matches up vs the K110D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Pentax K110D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS12 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS12 and Pentax K110D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FS12 and the K110D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and K110D is 95 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and K110D.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS12 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FS12 will give you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger FS12 provides a benefit in sensor tech.