Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-x

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FP5 versus Pentax K-x, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty comparable but the FP5 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The FP5 was announced 13 months later than the K-x which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FP5 scores versus the K-x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Pentax K-x. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has sizing of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FP5 versus the K-x.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and K-x is 95 and 69 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and K-x.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP5 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FP5 will produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent FP5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.