Panasonic S5 II vs Pentax K-01

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic S5 II versus Pentax K-01, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S5 II (24MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the S5 II (Full frame) and K-01 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S5 II was announced 10 years later than the K-01 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S5 II matches up vs the K-01 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II & Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 II Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 II provides external dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S5 II versus the K-01.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 II and K-01 is 59 and 76 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 II and K-01.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S5 II with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S5 II will render more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger S5 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.