Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Released February 2016
- Replacement is Pentax K-1 II
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1 Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax K-1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FP1 was announced 7 years before the K-1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FP1 matches up against the K-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Pentax K-1
FP1 | K-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic FP1
K-1 | FP1 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | January 2010 | Fresher by 74 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax K-1
FP1 | K-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax K-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP1 against the K-1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and K-1 is 95 and 55 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and K-1.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP1 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-1 will provide more detail with its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FP1 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Pentax K-1 |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2016-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | - |
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 | 12 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 33 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 4.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lbs) | 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 760 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | Single | Two |
Launch price | $153 | $1,499 |