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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-01, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is very similar but the FH22 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The FH22 was released 3 years prior to the K-01 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH22 grades against the K-01 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Pentax K-01

 FH22 K-01 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic FH22

 K-01 FH22 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 29 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax K-01

 FH22 K-01 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FH22 versus the K-01.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and K-01 is 94 and 76 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and K-01.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH22 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-01 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH22 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography advice
Pentax K-01 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
heavier than competition (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography features
Pentax K-01 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (540 per charge)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-01 Travel photography advice
67
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
great battery (540 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than competition (561g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography features
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-01 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (561 grams)
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Pentax K-01
Other name Lumix DMC-FS33 -
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 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
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max 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 170 gr (0.37 lb) 561 gr (1.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (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
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $899