Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K-1

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic FP2 versus Pentax K-1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FP2 was brought out 7 years earlier than the K-1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FP2 scores versus the K-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Pentax K-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys outer 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-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FP2 vs the K-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and K-1 is 95 and 55 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and K-1.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-1 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be behind in sensor innovation.