Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-5 II

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-5 II, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FP8 was launched 4 years earlier than the K-5 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FP8 matches up against the K-5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Pentax K-5 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-5 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FP8 against the K-5 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and K-5 II is 95 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and K-5 II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP8 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-5 II will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.