Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax KP

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax KP, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The FP7 was brought out 7 years earlier than the KP which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FP7 grades versus the KP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Pentax KP. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 offers external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax KP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FP7 and the KP.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and KP is 95 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and KP.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax KP will provide extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FP7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.