Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax KP

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax KP, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and KP (24MP) and the FX700 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FX700 was manufactured 7 years before the KP and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FX700 scores vs the KP for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Pentax KP. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 offers outer measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax KP in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FX700 versus the KP.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and KP is 94 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and KP.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FX700 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax KP will result in greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FX700 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.