Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Introduced April 2009
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF4 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Previous Model is Pentax K-1
Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-1 II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FS12 was launched 9 years prior to the K-1 II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FS12 matches up against the K-1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-1 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Pentax K-1 II
FS12 | K-1 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic FS12
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Introduced | February 2018 | April 2009 | Newer by 107 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Pentax K-1 II
FS12 | K-1 II | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FS12 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-1 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FS12 versus the K-1 II.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and K-1 II is 95 and 55 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and K-1 II.
As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS12 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-1 II will offer more detail utilizing its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Pentax K-1 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Pentax K-1 Mark II |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-04-17 | 2018-02-22 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | PRIME 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 | 12MP | 36MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 819200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 33 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF4 |
Lens focal range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 4.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129g (0.28 lb) | 1010g (2.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 670 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Price at release | $228 | $1,737 |