Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FP5 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is pretty comparable but the FP5 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP5 was released 3 years earlier than the K-5 IIs and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FP5 grades against the K-5 IIs with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 has external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP5 versus Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FP5 vs the K-5 IIs.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and K-5 IIs is 95 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and K-5 IIs.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP5 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-5 IIs will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FP5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.