Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax KP

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax KP, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and KP (24MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP2 was launched 8 years earlier than the KP and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FP2 grades against the KP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Pentax KP. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax KP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FP2 compared to the KP.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and KP is 95 and 61 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and KP.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP2 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax KP will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older FP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.