Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-x

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FS15 and Pentax K-x, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is relatively close but the FS15 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The FS15 was launched 11 months prior to the K-x which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FS15 matches up versus the K-x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 offers external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FS15 versus the K-x.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and K-x is 95 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and K-x.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The FS15 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged FS15 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.