Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-01

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax K-01, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly close but the FH27 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The FH27 was brought out 17 months prior to the K-01 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH27 matches up against the K-01 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 offers external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FH27 against the K-01.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and K-01 is 94 and 76 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and K-01.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The FH27 has got the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF harder. The more aged FH27 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.