Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K-r

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K-r, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the K-r (12MP) is relatively close but the FS42 (1/2.5") and K-r (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS42 was brought out 23 months prior to the K-r which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FS42 grades vs the K-r when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS42 features external 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) while the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K-r in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FS42 and the K-r.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and K-r is 95 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and K-r.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-r will provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS42 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.