Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax K110D

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax K110D, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and K110D (6MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The FP2 was released 3 years later than the K110D and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FP2 matches up against the K110D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Pentax K110D. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 has exterior 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 K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax K110D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FP2 and the K110D.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and K110D is 95 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and K110D.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FP2 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer FP2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.