Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-01
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched 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
- Revealed May 2012
Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax K-01, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the FP7 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FP7 was brought out 17 months earlier than the K-01 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP7 scores against the K-01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Pentax K-01
FP7 | K-01 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic FP7
K-01 | FP7 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 17 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax K-01
FP7 | K-01 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 has outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
See the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax K-01 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FP7 compared to the K-01.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and K-01 is 95 and 76 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and K-01.
All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The FP7 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged FP7 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Pentax K-01 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2012-05-30 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 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 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 147g (0.32 lb) | 561g (1.24 lb) |
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 | 240 images | 540 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $227 | $899 |