Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K-500

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FS42 versus Pentax K-500, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and K-500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS42 was introduced 5 years earlier than the K-500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FS42 grades against the K-500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Pentax K-500. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Pentax K-500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS42 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax K-500 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FS42 against the K-500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and K-500 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FS42 and K-500.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-500 will deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FS42 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.