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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-7
  • Successor is Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Pentax K-5

 FP7 K-5 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic FP7

 K-5 FP7 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax K-5

 FP7 K-5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011December 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography advice
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography features
Pentax K-5 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (147g)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-5 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (240 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery power (240 per charge)
features focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography information
41
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery power (240 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
Vlogging with Pentax K-5
29
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others (147g)
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Pentax K-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Pentax K-5
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Pentax K-5
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-12-18
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lb) 740 gr (1.63 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1162
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 980 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $227 $800