Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is very comparable but the FP3 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP3 was released 4 years earlier than the K-5 IIs which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FP3 matches up versus the K-5 IIs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FP3 versus the K-5 IIs.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and K-5 IIs is 95 and 60 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and K-5 IIs.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP3 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-5 IIs will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.