Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K100D

Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax K100D, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and K100D (6MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The FP2 was announced 3 years later than the K100D and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FP2 matches up vs the K100D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Pentax K100D. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the FP2 and the K100D.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and K100D is 95 and 64 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and K100D.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP2 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FP2 will deliver extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent FP2 should have an edge in sensor technology.