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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(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
Pentax K-1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Pentax K-1

 FH27 K-1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic FH27

 K-1 FH27 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2011More recent by 62 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax K-1

 FH27 K-1 
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).

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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.

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography advice
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
85
has manual focus
high megapixels (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
70
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great ISO range (204,800)
heavier than others in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
low battery (760 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Travel photography camera
68
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
53
environment sealing
high megapixels (36MP)
low battery (760 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (1,010 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (204,800)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
low battery (760 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
Vlogging with Pentax K-1
32
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
31
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Pentax K-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Pentax K-1
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