Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax KP

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax KP, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS25 was revealed 9 years earlier than the KP and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FS25 matches up versus the KP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Pentax KP. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax KP in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS25 vs the KP.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and KP is 95 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and KP.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FS25 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax KP will render greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FS25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.