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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-1
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax K-1 II, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP1 was launched 9 years prior to the K-1 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the FP1 grades against the K-1 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Pentax K-1 II

 FP1 K-1 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic FP1

 K-1 II FP1 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2010More recent by 98 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax K-1 II

 FP1 K-1 II 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FP1 against the K-1 II.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and K-1 II is 95 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and K-1 II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP1 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will give more detail utilizing its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FP1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
Portrait photography with Pentax K-1 II
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
86
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (151 grams)
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
very good ISO range (819,200)
more heavy than competitors (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography info
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
77
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames/s)
bad battery life (670 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography info
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (151 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
environment proof
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
bad battery life (670 shots)
more heavy than competitors (1,010g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
Landscape photography with Pentax K-1 II
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (819,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
bad battery life (670 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging info
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competition (151g)
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (1,010g)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-01-06 2018-02-22
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 6400 819200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 1010g (2.23 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 670 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots One Two
Launch cost $153 $1,737