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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FH20 versus Pentax K-01, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is very comparable but the FH20 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The FH20 was brought out 3 years before the K-01 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH20 matches up vs the K-01 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Pentax K-01

 FH20 K-01 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic FH20

 K-01 FH20 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2010Newer by 29 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax K-01

 FH20 K-01 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH20 compared to the K-01.

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and K-01 is 93 and 76 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and K-01.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH20 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-01 will produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FH20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography advice
Pentax K-01 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
heavier than competition in class (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography information
Pentax K-01 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (540 per charge)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography information
Pentax K-01 Travel photography information
64
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
great battery (540 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competition in class (561g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging info
Pentax K-01 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (561g)
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Pentax K-01
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 178g (0.39 lb) 561g (1.24 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $179 $899