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Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP8 and Pentax K-S2, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The FP8 was brought out 6 years before the K-S2 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FP8 scores vs the K-S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Pentax K-S2

 FP8 K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic FP8

 K-S2 FP8 
RevealedFebruary 2015July 2009Newer by 67 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
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Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Pentax K-S2

 FP8 K-S2 
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 features outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP8 and Pentax K-S2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FP8 vs the K-S2.

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and K-S2 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and K-S2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP8 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-S2 will deliver more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP8 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
Portrait photography with Pentax K-S2
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
78
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography details
Pentax K-S2 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (151 grams)
72
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (678g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
Sports photography with Pentax K-S2
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
70
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames/s)
low battery life (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography information
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography information
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
weather proof
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (410 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (678g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
low battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
Vlogging with Pentax K-S2
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than others (151g)
71
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (678g)
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Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Pentax K-S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Pentax K-S2
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Pentax K-S2
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-07-27 2015-02-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 5.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 678 grams (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 410 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $581