Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-1

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax K-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS25 was manufactured 8 years before the K-1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the FS25 scores versus the K-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Pentax K-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax K-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FS25 versus the K-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and K-1 is 95 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and K-1.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS25 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-1 will resolve more detail due to its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.