Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-S2

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP1 versus Pentax K-S2, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP1 was introduced 6 years earlier than the K-S2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FP1 grades vs the K-S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Pentax K-S2. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has proportions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP1 versus Pentax K-S2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FP1 compared to the K-S2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and K-S2 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and K-S2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP1 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-S2 will render more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FP1 will be behind in sensor innovation.