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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Announced August 2020
  • Replacement is Panasonic S5 II
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump 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 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-01, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and K-01 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The S5 was revealed 8 years after the K-01 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the S5 grades vs the K-01 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Pentax K-01

 S5 K-01 
ReleasedAugust 2020May 2012Newer by 100 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k921kSharper display (+919k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic S5

 K-01 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Pentax K-01

 S5 K-01 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3.0"3"Identical display size

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 has outer dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S5 vs the K-01.

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S5 and K-01 is 60 and 76 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and K-01.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S5 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger S5 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S5
Street photography with Pentax K-01
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
more heavy than others (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 Sports photography info
Pentax K-01 Sports photography info
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
no phase detect autofocus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery pack (540 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 Travel photography info
Pentax K-01 Travel photography info
79
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
65
great battery pack (540 per charge)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than others (561 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography highlights
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.0 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 Vlogging info
Pentax K-01 Vlogging info
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others (561g)
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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Pentax K-01
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Pentax K-01
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-08-14 2012-05-30
Physical type 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 area 847.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 81
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 31 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.0 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,840k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 714 grams (1.57 lb) 561 grams (1.24 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 440 images 540 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Retail price $1,999 $899