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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-01, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly similar but the FP5 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP5 was released 17 months before the K-01 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FP5 scores against the K-01 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Pentax K-01

 FP5 K-01 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic FP5

 K-01 FP5 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2011More modern by 17 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax K-01

 FP5 K-01 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has sizing of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FP5 against the K-01.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and K-01 is 95 and 76 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and K-01.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP5 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-01 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FP5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography factors
Pentax K-01 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
heavier than competition in class (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography details
Pentax K-01 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (260 per charge)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery power (540 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
65
good battery power (260 CIPA)
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
great battery power (540 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competition in class (561g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography features
40
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
good battery power (260 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
Vlogging with Pentax K-01
30
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (561g)
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Pentax K-01
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2012-05-30
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 81
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 561g (1.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 260 images 540 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $199 $899