Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-01
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Announced May 2012
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-01, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FX48 was unveiled 4 years prior to the K-01 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FX48 grades versus the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Pentax K-01. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Pentax K-01
FX48 | K-01 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic FX48
K-01 | FX48 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 40 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K-01
FX48 | K-01 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FX48 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-01 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX48 compared to the K-01.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and K-01 is 95 and 76 respectively.
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX48 and K-01.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FX48 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-01 will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FX48 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Pentax K-01 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FX40 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-01-27 | 2012-05-30 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | 150g (0.33 pounds) | 561g (1.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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 | - | 540 photographs |
Battery format | - | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $325 | $899 |