Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K-01

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic FH5 versus Pentax K-01, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the FH5 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FH5 was introduced 17 months before the K-01 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH5 grades against the K-01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH5 compared to the K-01.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and K-01 is 96 and 76 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and K-01.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The FH5 comes with the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh harder. The more aged FH5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.