Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-7

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax K-7, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the FP5 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP5 was brought out 16 months after the K-7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FP5 scores vs the K-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Pentax K-7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 features outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax K-7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FP5 compared to the K-7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and K-7 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and K-7.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP5 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-7 will provide extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern FP5 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.