Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K110D

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K110D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and K110D (6MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FX48 was launched 2 years after the K110D which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FX48 matches up against the K110D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Pentax K110D. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K110D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FX48 and the K110D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and K110D is 95 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and K110D.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FX48 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FX48 will render more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent FX48 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.