Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-50

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-50, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the FP5 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The FP5 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the K-50 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FP5 matches up vs the K-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Pentax K-50. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 offers 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) and the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP5 against the K-50.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and K-50 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and K-50.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP5 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-50 will provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be behind in sensor technology.