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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(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
Pentax K-1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Pentax K-1

 FP1 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic FP1

 K-1 FP1 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2010Fresher by 74 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax K-1

 FP1 K-1 
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).

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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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
85
you can focus manually
great megapixels (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography information
Pentax K-1 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
above average high ISO (204,800)
heavier than others in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography info
Pentax K-1 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 fps)
low battery life (760 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography features
Pentax K-1 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
weather sealing
great megapixels (36MP)
low battery life (760 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (1,010g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography advice
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (204,800)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
low battery life (760 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-1 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (1,010g)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Pentax K-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Pentax K-1
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