Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-1 II

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FX48 versus Pentax K-1 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FX48 was announced 10 years prior to the K-1 II and that is quite a sizable 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-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FX48 grades vs the K-1 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX48 has got outer 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 II has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FX48 vs the K-1 II.

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

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and K-1 II.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FX48 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will give you greater detail with its extra 24MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FX48 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.