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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax KP

Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(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
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
  • Released January 2017
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Pentax KP

 FZ40 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic FZ40

 KP FZ40 
ReleasedJanuary 2017July 2010Newer by 79 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax KP

 FZ40 KP 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and KP is 68 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography factors
Pentax KP Portrait photography factors
46
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Street photography advice
Pentax KP Street photography advice
51
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (494g)
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
very good high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography info
Pentax KP Sports photography info
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/24,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery (390 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography highlights
Pentax KP Travel photography highlights
54
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (494 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proofing
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
bad battery (390 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography advice
Pentax KP Landscape photography advice
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (819,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging factors
Pentax KP Vlogging factors
23
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (494 grams)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Pentax KP
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