Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.