Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-3 II
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Launched April 2015
- Previous Model is Pentax K-3
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview
The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-3 II, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FP5 was revealed 5 years before the K-3 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the FP5 matches up vs the K-3 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-3 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Pentax K-3 II. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Pentax K-3 II
FP5 | K-3 II | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Panasonic FP5
K-3 II | FP5 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | January 2011 | Newer by 52 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax K-3 II
FP5 | K-3 II | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 has outer 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-3 II has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-3 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FP5 and the K-3 II.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and K-3 II is 95 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and K-3 II.
Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP5 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-3 II will provide extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Pentax K-3 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Pentax K-3 II |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2015-04-23 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | Prime III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 8.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | 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 (available with dedicated external flash) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 pounds) | 800g (1.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1106 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 720 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Price at launch | $199 | $829 |