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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 II, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is pretty close but the FP5 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FP5 was unveiled 3 years before the K-5 II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FP5 scores vs the K-5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Pentax K-5 II

 FP5 K-5 II 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic FP5

 K-5 II FP5 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 29 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax K-5 II

 FP5 K-5 II 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FP5 against the K-5 II.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

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

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and K-5 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP5 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-5 II will result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography information
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography advice
Pentax K-5 II Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (260 CIPA)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography highlights
65
good battery pack (260 per charge)
provides touch focus
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography highlights
40
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (260 shots)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
Vlogging with Pentax K-5 II
30
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Pentax K-5 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Pentax K-5 II
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Pentax K-5 II
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-06-04
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 480 (25, 30 fps)
Max 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lbs) 760 gr (1.68 lbs)
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 rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1235
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 980 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $199 $830