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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2012
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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Renewed by Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax K-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The FZ150 was introduced 4 years before the K-1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FZ150 matches up against the K-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax K-1

 FZ150 K-1 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic FZ150

 K-1 FZ150 
IntroducedFebruary 2016April 2012More modern by 46 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax K-1

 FZ150 K-1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ150 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ150 vs the K-1.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and K-1 is 67 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and K-1.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ150 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-1 will render greater detail using its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography details
41
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
85
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ150
Street photography with Pentax K-1
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
70
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good high ISO (204,800)
more heavy than competition (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-1 Sports photography advice
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.4 frames/s)
terrible battery (760 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Travel photography camera
56
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
weather proofing
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
terrible battery (760 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,010g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
Landscape photography with Pentax K-1
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (204,800)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery (760 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging info
Pentax K-1 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax K-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Pentax K-1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Pentax K-1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-04-11 2016-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 6400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 528 gr (1.16 lbs) 1010 gr (2.23 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 40 96
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 14.6
DXO Low light rating 132 3280
Other
Battery life 410 images 760 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $499 $1,499