Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-01

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.