Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-1
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Revealed February 2016
- Updated by Pentax K-1 II

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-1 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax K-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the FX580 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

The FX580 was brought out 8 years before the K-1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FX580 grades versus the K-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Pentax K-1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Pentax K-1
FX580 | K-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic FX580
K-1 | FX580 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 85 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax K-1
FX580 | K-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX580 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax K-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX580 against the K-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and K-1 is 95 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and K-1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FX580 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-1 will offer you more detail having its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX580 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Pentax K-1 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FX550 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 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 | 12 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 204800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to 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 | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 33 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 4.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lb) | 1010 grams (2.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 760 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Pricing at launch | $499 | $1,499 |