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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax KP

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Revealed January 2017
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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax KP Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FX78 versus Pentax KP, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the FX78 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The FX78 was brought out 7 years before the KP and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FX78 matches up versus the KP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Pentax KP

 FX78 KP 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic FX78

 KP FX78 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2011More recent by 73 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax KP

 FX78 KP 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX78 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX78 versus Pentax KP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FX78 vs the KP.

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and KP is 95 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and KP.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FX78 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax KP will give extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older FX78 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography details
Pentax KP Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Street photography information
Pentax KP Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
above average ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography features
Pentax KP Sports photography features
28
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/24,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
low battery (390 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax KP as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
61
weather proof
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
low battery (390 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography features
Pentax KP Landscape photography features
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
low battery (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax KP as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Pentax KP
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Pentax KP
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX77 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-01-25 2017-01-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 819200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/6000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 703 gr (1.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 390 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $210 $747