Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 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
- Released January 2011
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Pentax K-5
FP5 | K-5 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic FP5
K-5 | FP5 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax K-5
FP5 | K-5 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | December 2010 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Pentax K-5 | |
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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 |