Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K10D

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FP1 versus Pentax K10D, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is fairly close but the FP1 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP1 was launched 3 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FP1 grades versus the K10D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP1 versus Pentax K10D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FP1 compared to the K10D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and K10D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and K10D.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP1 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FP1 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger FP1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.