Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-01
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Pentax K-01
FP5 | K-01 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic FP5
K-01 | FP5 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 17 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax K-01
FP5 | K-01 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Look at the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-01 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and K-01 is 95 and 76 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Pentax K-01 | |
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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 |