Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-01

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax K-01, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS25 was introduced 4 years prior to the K-01 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the FS25 scores vs the K-01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FS25 against the K-01.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and K-01 is 95 and 76 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and K-01.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS25 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-01 will resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.