Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax KP

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FP8 versus Pentax KP, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP8 was unveiled 8 years before the KP which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FP8 scores against the KP for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Pentax KP. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 features outer 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 KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP8 versus Pentax KP in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FP8 vs the KP.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and KP is 95 and 61 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and KP.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP8 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax KP will give more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FP8 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.