Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K-x

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FS42 versus Pentax K-x, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FS42 (1/2.5") and K-x (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The FS42 was launched 8 months before the K-x which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FS42 grades against the K-x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS42 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has sizing of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FS42 compared to the K-x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and K-x is 95 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and K-x.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS42 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-x will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS42 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.