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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X-5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X-5 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 X-5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Pentax X-5

 FP2 X-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Panasonic FP2

 X-5 FP2 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 31 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax X-5

 FP2 X-5 
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).

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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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
Portrait photography with Pentax X-5
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography factors
Pentax X-5 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (151g)
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (595g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography details
Pentax X-5 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography features
Pentax X-5 Travel photography features
56
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (151g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (22mm)
great zoom (580mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (595 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography information
Pentax X-5 Landscape photography information
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging factors
Pentax X-5 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than competition (151 grams)
26
rather wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than average (595 grams)
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Pentax X-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Pentax X-5
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