Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K-x

Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FP2 versus Pentax K-x, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty close but the FP2 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FP2 was revealed at a similar time to the K-x so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP2 grades versus the K-x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys outer 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-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP2 versus Pentax K-x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FP2 compared to the K-x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and K-x is 95 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and K-x.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP2 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FP2 will render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.