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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FX48 versus Pentax K-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The FX48 was launched 8 years earlier than the K-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FX48 scores against the K-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Pentax K-1

 FX48 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic FX48

 K-1 FX48 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2009More modern by 85 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K-1

 FX48 K-1 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX48 versus Pentax K-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FX48 compared to the K-1.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and K-1 is 95 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and K-1.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FX48 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-1 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FX48 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
Portrait photography with Pentax K-1
27
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
85
focusing manually
high MP (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography advice
Pentax K-1 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good high ISO (204,800)
heavier than competitors (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
Sports photography with Pentax K-1
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.4 frames/s)
low battery life (760 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography information
Pentax K-1 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
weather proofing
high MP (36MP)
low battery life (760 per charge)
heavier than competitors (1,010 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography advice
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (204,800)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (760 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging info
Pentax K-1 Vlogging info
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Pentax K-1
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Pentax K-1
Other name Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-01-27 2016-02-17
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 3200 204800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 1010 gr (2.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 3280
Other
Battery life - 760 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 2
Pricing at release $325 $1,499