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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 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
  • Released January 2011
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-7
  • Successor is Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax K-5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the FP5 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The FP5 was launched within a month of the K-5 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FP5 grades versus the K-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Pentax K-5

 FP5 K-5 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic FP5

 K-5 FP5 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax K-5

 FP5 K-5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011December 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FP5 and the K-5.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and K-5 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and K-5.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-5 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography features
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-5 Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (260 shots)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography info
Pentax K-5 Travel photography info
65
good battery power (260 CIPA)
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography highlights
40
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery power (260 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging features
Pentax K-5 Vlogging features
30
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Pentax K-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Pentax K-5
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Pentax K-5
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-01-05 2010-12-18
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lb) 740 gr (1.63 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1162
Other
Battery life 260 shots 980 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $199 $800