Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
(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 Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF4 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Announced February 2018
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-1
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FX580 versus Pentax K-1 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the FX580 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) offer different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FX580 was released 10 years prior to the K-1 II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FX580 matches up vs the K-1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-1 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Pentax K-1 II
FX580 | K-1 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic FX580
K-1 II | FX580 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | January 2009 | More recent by 110 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax K-1 II
FX580 | K-1 II | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX580 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FX580 versus Pentax K-1 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FX580 versus the K-1 II.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and K-1 II is 95 and 55 respectively.
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and K-1 II.
To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FX580 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will show more detail as a result of its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FX580 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Pentax K-1 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Pentax K-1 Mark II |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FX550 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 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 | 12 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 819200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 4.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 167g (0.37 lb) | 1010g (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 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 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Cost at launch | $499 | $1,737 |