Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-x

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FP1 versus Pentax K-x, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FP1 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP1 was released very close to the K-x and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FP1 matches up versus the K-x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 provides external 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-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP1 compared to the K-x.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and K-x is 95 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and K-x.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The FP1 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult.