Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-01

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-01, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS12 was released 4 years earlier than the K-01 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FS12 scores against the K-01 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 features external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FS12 versus the K-01.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and K-01 is 95 and 76 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and K-01.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS12 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-01 will show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS12 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.