Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-S2

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-S2, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The FP5 was manufactured 5 years before the K-S2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the FP5 matches up vs the K-S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP5 versus the K-S2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and K-S2 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and K-S2.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-S2 will offer you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FP5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.