Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-01
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Announced May 2012
Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax K-01, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FH1 was manufactured 3 years prior to the K-01 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH1 matches up versus the K-01 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Pentax K-01
FH1 | K-01 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic FH1
K-01 | FH1 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 29 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax K-01
FH1 | K-01 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has sizing of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax K-01 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH1 and the K-01.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and K-01 is 95 and 76 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and K-01.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH1 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-01 will provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FH1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Pentax K-01 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2012-05-30 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 163 gr (0.36 pounds) | 561 gr (1.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 540 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $150 | $899 |