Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-1
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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Launched February 2016
- New Model is Pentax K-1 II
Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-1 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax K-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FH27 was announced 6 years prior to the K-1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH27 matches up against the K-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Pentax K-1
FH27 | K-1 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic FH27
K-1 | FH27 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | January 2011 | More recent by 62 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax K-1
FH27 | K-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax K-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FH27 compared to the K-1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and K-1 is 94 and 55 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and K-1.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH27 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-1 will produce extra detail with its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older FH27 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Pentax K-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2016-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine VI | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 36MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 33 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 4.4 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) | 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 760 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | 1 | Two |
Launch pricing | $229 | $1,499 |