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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K-01, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the FX75 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The FX75 was manufactured 24 months before the K-01 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the FX75 scores versus the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax K-01

 FX75 K-01 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic FX75

 K-01 FX75 
AnnouncedMay 2012June 2010More modern by 24 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K-01

 FX75 K-01 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has sizing of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K-01 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FX75 against the K-01.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and K-01 is 94 and 76 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and K-01.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FX75 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-01 will show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FX75 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX75
Street photography with Pentax K-01
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
heavier than competitors (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
Sports photography with Pentax K-01
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (540 CIPA)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
67
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
65
great battery (540 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than competitors (561 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography highlights
37
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
80
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-01 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors (561 grams)
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Pentax K-01
Also called Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-06-01 2012-05-30
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 561 grams (1.24 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1135
Other
Battery life - 540 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $139 $899