Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax KP
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45
(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
- Released January 2017
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax KP Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax KP, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FZ40 (14MP) and KP (24MP) and the FZ40 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FZ40 was launched 7 years before the KP which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FZ40 scores against the KP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax KP Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Pentax KP. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Pentax KP
FZ40 | KP |
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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic FZ40
KP | FZ40 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | July 2010 | Newer by 79 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax KP
FZ40 | KP | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ40 has outer measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax KP in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ40 against the KP.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and KP is 68 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ40 and KP.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ40 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax KP will give greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FZ40 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Pentax KP |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ45 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-07-21 | 2017-01-26 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 819200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/24000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 494 grams (1.09 lb) | 703 grams (1.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 390 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $420 | $747 |