Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X-5
95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Launched August 2012

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X-5 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax X-5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The FP2 was revealed 3 years earlier than the X-5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FP2 scores versus the X-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X-5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Pentax X-5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Pentax X-5
FP2 | X-5 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Panasonic FP2
X-5 | FP2 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax X-5
FP2 | X-5 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 features external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has specifications of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax X-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FP2 vs the X-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and X-5 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and X-5.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax X-5 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Pentax X-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Pentax X-5 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2012-08-22 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 22-580mm (26.4x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 230k dots |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151 gr (0.33 pounds) | 595 gr (1.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $80 | $230 |