Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K10D

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax K10D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is relatively well matched but the FS25 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FS25 was brought out 2 years after the K10D which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FS25 matches up versus the K10D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax K10D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FS25 against the K10D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and K10D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and K10D.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS25 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FS25 will resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher FS25 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.