Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-01

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax K-01, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the FP7 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP7 was brought out 17 months earlier than the K-01 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP7 scores against the K-01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 has outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax K-01 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FP7 compared to the K-01.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and K-01 is 95 and 76 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and K-01.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The FP7 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged FP7 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.