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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • New Model is Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic F5 and Pentax K-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The F5 was introduced 4 years prior to the K-1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the F5 scores vs the K-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Pentax K-1

 F5 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic F5

 K-1 F5 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2013More modern by 37 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Pentax K-1

 F5 K-1 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic F5 features outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic F5 and Pentax K-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the F5 and the K-1.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and K-1 is 96 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and K-1.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-1 will show more detail using its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged F5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
Portrait photography with Pentax K-1
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
85
focusing manually
excellent sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic F5
Street photography with Pentax K-1
56
lighter than others (121g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
70
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
very good ISO range (204,800)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography details
Pentax K-1 Sports photography details
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (4.4 frames/s)
terrible battery life (760 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (121g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
53
weather proof
excellent sensor resolution (36MP)
terrible battery life (760 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Landscape photography camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (204,800)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery life (760 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic F5
Vlogging with Pentax K-1
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Pentax K-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Pentax K-1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Pentax K-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-01-07 2016-02-17
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 6400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 1010 gr (2.23 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 3280
Other
Battery life 250 shots 760 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at release $100 $1,499