Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released December 2010
- Replaced the Pentax K-7
- Replacement is Pentax K-5 IIs
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax K-5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FP1 was introduced 11 months prior to the K-5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FP1 scores vs the K-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Pentax K-5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Pentax K-5
FP1 | K-5 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic FP1
K-5 | FP1 | |||
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Released | December 2010 | January 2010 | Fresher by 11 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax K-5
FP1 | K-5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 has physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax K-5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FP1 and the K-5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and K-5 is 95 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and K-5.
As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP1 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax K-5 will provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FP1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Pentax K-5 |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-12-18 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lbs) | 740 grams (1.63 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $153 | $800 |