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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-1
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Pentax K-1 II

 FX48 K-1 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic FX48

 K-1 II FX48 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2009More recent by 110 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K-1 II

 FX48 K-1 II 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

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

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography features
27
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
86
manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography info
Pentax K-1 II Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
very good high ISO (819,200)
more heavy than competition (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames/s)
not so great battery life (670 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
weather proof
sensor resolution is fantastic (36MP)
not so great battery life (670 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,010g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography info
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
82
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery life (670 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,010g)
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-01-27 2018-02-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface 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 819200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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
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 lbs) 1010 gr (2.23 lbs)
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 not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 670 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 Two
Price at release $325 $1,737