Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K110D

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FP5 versus Pentax K110D, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and K110D (6MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The FP5 was manufactured 4 years later than the K110D and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP5 grades against the K110D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Pentax K110D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP5 versus Pentax K110D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FP5 versus the K110D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and K110D is 95 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and K110D.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FP5 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern FP5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.