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Panasonic S5 II X vs Pentax K-01

Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic S5 II X vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Announced January 2023
  • Superseded the Panasonic S5
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Released May 2012
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic S5 II X versus Pentax K-01, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S5 II X (24MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the S5 II X (Full frame) and K-01 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S5 II X was launched 10 years later than the K-01 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S5 II X scores versus the K-01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Pentax K-01

 S5 II X K-01 
ReleasedJanuary 2023May 2012Fresher by 130 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k921kSharper screen (+919k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic S5 II X

 K-01 S5 II X 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 II X and Pentax K-01

 S5 II X K-01 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurements

Panasonic S5 II X vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 II X enjoys physical measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S5 II X versus Pentax K-01 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S5 II X vs the K-01.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S5 II X and K-01 is 59 and 76 respectively.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 II X and K-01.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S5 II X because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S5 II X will give extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger S5 II X will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S5 II X vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 II X vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 II X vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography factors
86
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Street photography details
Pentax K-01 Street photography details
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
more heavy than competitors (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography advice
Pentax K-01 Sports photography advice
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (370 shots)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (540 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S5 II X
Travel photography with Pentax K-01
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery pack (370 CIPA)
65
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than competitors (561g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography advice
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (370 CIPA)
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S5 II X
Vlogging with Pentax K-01
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (5952 x 3968 pxls)
has microphone jack
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (561 grams)
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Panasonic S5 II X vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 II X and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II XPentax K-01
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X Pentax K-01
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2023-01-04 2012-05-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 779 81
Lens
Lens support Leica L Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 65 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,840k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 5952x3968 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740 gr (1.63 pounds) 561 gr (1.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 370 images 540 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLJ31 D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Launch cost $2,199 $899