Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.