Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-x

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FS25 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS25 was unveiled 11 months before the K-x and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FS25 matches up vs the K-x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Pentax K-x. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FS25 versus the K-x.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and K-x is 95 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and K-x.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FS25 features the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The older FS25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.