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Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Superseded the Pentax K-1
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Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FP8 and Pentax K-1 II, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP8 was introduced 9 years before the K-1 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the FP8 scores against the K-1 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Pentax K-1 II

 FP8 K-1 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic FP8

 K-1 II FP8 
LaunchedFebruary 2018July 2009More modern by 104 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Pentax K-1 II

 FP8 K-1 II 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP8 and Pentax K-1 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FP8 vs the K-1 II.

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and K-1 II is 95 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and K-1 II.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP8 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-1 II will show more detail using its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
86
focusing manually
MP count great (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP8
Street photography with Pentax K-1 II
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (151 grams)
70
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
great high ISO (819,200)
more heavy than others in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
Sports photography with Pentax K-1 II
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
low fps (4.4 frames per second)
not so great battery power (670 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
Travel photography with Pentax K-1 II
56
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
53
weather proof
MP count great (36MP)
not so great battery power (670 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (1,010g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
not so great battery power (670 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (151g)
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-07-27 2018-02-22
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 6400 819200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3.2"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 1010 grams (2.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 670 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single Dual
Cost at launch $300 $1,737