Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax ist DS2
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | August 2005 | Newer by 54 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Panasonic FP1
ist DS2 | FP1 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax ist DS2
FP1 | ist DS2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Pentax ist DS2 | |
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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 | - |