Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K-7

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K-7, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty close but the FP2 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP2 was released 4 months after the K-7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FP2 scores vs the K-7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FP2 vs the K-7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and K-7 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and K-7.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP2 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-7 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.