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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(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
  • Announced January 2010
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The FP1 was introduced 4 years prior to the K-5 IIs which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FP1 matches up versus the K-5 IIs with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 FP1 K-5 IIs 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Panasonic FP1

 K-5 IIs FP1 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 41 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax K-5 IIs

 FP1 K-5 IIs 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys 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) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax K-5 IIs in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FP1 against the K-5 IIs.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and K-5 IIs is 95 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and K-5 IIs.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-5 IIs will show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FP1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
Travel photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (151g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Pentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Pentax K-5 IIs
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-01-06 2013-06-04
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 760 grams (1.68 pounds)
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 Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1208
Other
Battery life - 980 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $153 $749