Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-r

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FP1 versus Pentax K-r, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is very similar but the FP1 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The FP1 was manufactured 14 months prior to the K-r making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP1 grades vs the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 features outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FP1 and the K-r.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and K-r is 95 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and K-r.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The FP1 has got the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF tougher. The more aged FP1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.