Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-1

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Pentax K-1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.