Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K-1 II

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K-1 II, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP2 was introduced 9 years before the K-1 II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FP2 scores versus the K-1 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 has got physical 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 II has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FP2 vs the K-1 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and K-1 II is 95 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and K-1 II.

All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP2 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-1 II will show extra detail using its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.