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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Announced December 2009
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K-x Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Pentax K-x

 FP2 K-x 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic FP2

 K-x FP2 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax K-x

 FP2 K-x 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010December 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

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

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-x Portrait photography features
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography features
Pentax K-x Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (151g)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-x Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (1,900 shots)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-x Travel photography factors
56
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (151g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
good battery pack (1,900 CIPA)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Landscape photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (1,900 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
Vlogging with Pentax K-x
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has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than others (151 grams)
27
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Pentax K-x
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-12-23
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 16.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 580g (1.28 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 811
Other
Battery life - 1900 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $80 $600