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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(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
Pentax K-1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Pentax K-1

 FX580 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic FX580

 K-1 FX580 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2009More modern by 85 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax K-1

 FX580 K-1 
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).

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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.

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
Portrait photography with Pentax K-1
26
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
85
has manual focus
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
very good ISO range (204,800)
heavier than others in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography info
Pentax K-1 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (4.4 frames/s)
bad battery (760 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
Travel photography with Pentax K-1
58
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
weather sealing
megapixel count great (36MP)
bad battery (760 per charge)
heavier than others in class (1,010 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography information
37
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (204,800)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery (760 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
Vlogging with Pentax K-1
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (1,010g)
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Pentax K-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Pentax K-1
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