Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K-30

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax K-30, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is very comparable but the FP2 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The FP2 was brought out 3 years prior to the K-30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FP2 matches up against the K-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 offers 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) and the Pentax K-30 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP2 and the K-30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and K-30 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and K-30.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-30 will provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FP2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.