Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-x

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax K-x, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty comparable but the FX700 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX700 was revealed 7 months after the K-x which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FX700 matches up versus the K-x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Pentax K-x. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax K-x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FX700 versus the K-x.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and K-x is 94 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and K-x.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FX700 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FX700 will produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer FX700 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.