Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-S2

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-S2, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the FP7 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The FP7 was launched 5 years prior to the K-S2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FP7 grades against the K-S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Pentax K-S2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FP7 compared to the K-S2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and K-S2 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and K-S2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP7 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-S2 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FP7 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.