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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Pentax K-01

 FH5 K-01 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic FH5

 K-01 FH5 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 17 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Pentax K-01

 FH5 K-01 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography features
Pentax K-01 Street photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
heavier than others (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography details
Pentax K-01 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery power (540 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-01 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than others (121g)
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
good battery power (540 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than others (561 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography features
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-01 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
heavier than others (561g)
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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Pentax K-01
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Pentax K-01
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2012-05-30
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 81
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 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), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 561 grams (1.24 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 260 photos 540 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack 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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $169 $899