Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-01

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Pentax K-01, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and K-01 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was revealed 6 years later than the K-01 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ1000 II grades vs the K-01 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Pentax K-01. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II provides external dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ1000 II compared to the K-01.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and K-01 is 55 and 76 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and K-01.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 II provides an advantage in sensor innovation.