Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-S1

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-S1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the FP7 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP7 was introduced 4 years before the K-S1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FP7 scores versus the K-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Pentax K-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 features physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FP7 against the K-S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and K-S1 is 95 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and K-S1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP7 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-S1 will produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FP7 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.