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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax KP

Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Released June 2014
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ2500
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2017
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax KP Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax KP, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the KP (24MP) is relatively close but the FZ1000 (1") and KP (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 was revealed 3 years before the KP and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ1000 scores against the KP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Pentax KP

 FZ1000 KP 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic FZ1000

 KP FZ1000 
IntroducedJanuary 2017June 2014Fresher by 31 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax KP

 FZ1000 KP 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 enjoys external measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ1000 compared to the KP.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and KP is 55 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and KP.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax KP will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FZ1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KP as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 as a Street photography camera
Pentax KP as a Street photography camera
71
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Sports photography advice
Pentax KP Sports photography advice
67
amazing zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
quiet mode (1/24,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery life (390 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Travel photography highlights
Pentax KP Travel photography highlights
65
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
environment sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (390 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Landscape photography features
Pentax KP Landscape photography features
65
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery life (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ1000
Vlogging with Pentax KP
66
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000Pentax KP
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Pentax KP
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-06-12 2017-01-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 819200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-400mm (16.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.0 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 831 gr (1.83 pounds) 703 gr (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 517 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 390 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP D-LI109
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $800 $747