Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K10D

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K10D, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is very close but the FS15 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FS15 was unveiled 2 years after the K10D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FS15 matches up vs the K10D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Pentax K10D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the FS15 versus the K10D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and K10D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and K10D.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS15 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FS15 will provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger FS15 should have an edge in sensor innovation.