Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax KP

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.