Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-500

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax K-500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FS25 was revealed 5 years prior to the K-500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FS25 grades versus the K-500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Pentax K-500. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax K-500 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax K-500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FS25 versus the K-500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and K-500 is 95 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and K-500.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS25 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-500 will render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.