Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K-5 II

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax K-5 II, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is pretty comparable but the FP2 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The FP2 was revealed 4 years prior to the K-5 II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FP2 scores versus the K-5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Pentax K-5 II. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FP2 compared to the K-5 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and K-5 II is 95 and 60 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and K-5 II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP2 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-5 II will show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.