Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K-S2

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax K-S2, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The FP2 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the K-S2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FP2 scores against the K-S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys outside 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-S2 has measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax K-S2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP2 and the K-S2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and K-S2 is 95 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and K-S2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-S2 will give more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.