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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax ist DS2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Pentax ist DS2 front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Pentax ist DS2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced August 2005
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax ist DS2, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP1 was brought out 4 years after the ist DS2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FP1 grades versus the ist DS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Pentax ist DS2

 FP1 ist DS2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2005Newer by 54 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Panasonic FP1

 ist DS2 FP1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax ist DS2

 FP1 ist DS2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax ist DS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FP1 vs the ist DS2.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax ist DS2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and ist DS2 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax ist DS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and ist DS2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP1 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FP1 will resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger FP1 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax ist DS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography information
Pentax ist DS2 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax ist DS2 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (605g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography features
Pentax ist DS2 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography advice
Pentax ist DS2 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (151g)
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than average (605 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
Landscape photography with Pentax ist DS2
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging factors
Pentax ist DS2 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (151g)
22
lighter than average (605g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video ( pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Pentax ist DS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Pentax ist DS2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Pentax ist DS2
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-06 2005-08-22
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 -
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 605 gr (1.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $153 -