Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-5

Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FP7 versus Pentax K-5, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the FP7 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The FP7 was revealed within a month of the K-5 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FP7 scores versus the K-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Pentax K-5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Pentax K-5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FP7 vs the K-5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and K-5 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and K-5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The FP7 has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF harder.