Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-5 II
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-5 II 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
- Released January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Succeeded the Pentax K-5
Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-5 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) provide different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH1 was manufactured 4 years prior to the K-5 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH1 scores versus the K-5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Pentax K-5 II. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Pentax K-5 II
FH1 | K-5 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic FH1
K-5 II | FH1 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 41 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax K-5 II
FH1 | K-5 II | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-5 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH1 and the K-5 II.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and K-5 II is 95 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and K-5 II.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-5 II will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FH1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Pentax K-5 II |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2013-06-04 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime II |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 163 grams (0.36 lbs) | 760 grams (1.68 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $150 | $830 |