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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Superseded the Pentax K-1
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-1 II, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP5 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the K-1 II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FP5 scores vs the K-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Pentax K-1 II

 FP5 K-1 II 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic FP5

 K-1 II FP5 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2011More modern by 86 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax K-1 II

 FP5 K-1 II 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FP5 and the K-1 II.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and K-1 II is 95 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and K-1 II.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will render greater detail having an extra 22MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography advice
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
86
focusing manually
resolution is high (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
very good ISO range (819,200)
heavier than competition (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (260 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
77
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.4 fps)
terrible battery (670 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography advice
65
great battery pack (260 CIPA)
has focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
environment sealing
resolution is high (36MP)
terrible battery (670 shots)
heavier than competition (1,010 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
40
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery pack (260 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery (670 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Vlogging camera
30
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,010g)
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 2018-02-22
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 6400 819200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lb) 1010 grams (2.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photos 670 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots One Dual
Retail cost $199 $1,737