Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-1

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FP5 versus Pentax K-1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The FP5 was released 6 years earlier than the K-1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the FP5 matches up versus the K-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Pentax K-1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 offers external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP5 versus Pentax K-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP5 against the K-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and K-1 is 95 and 55 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and K-1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-1 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.