Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-01
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
- Launched September 2016
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Revealed May 2012
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-01, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and K-01 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ2500 was brought out 4 years after the K-01 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FZ2500 scores vs the K-01 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Pentax K-01
FZ2500 | K-01 | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | May 2012 | Newer by 53 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic FZ2500
K-01 | FZ2500 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax K-01
FZ2500 | K-01 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ2500 has got external measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has sizing of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-01 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ2500 vs the K-01.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and K-01 is 53 and 76 respectively.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ2500 and K-01.
Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer FZ2500 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Pentax K-01 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 | - |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2016-09-19 | 2012-05-30 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 915g (2.02 lbs) | 561g (1.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | 538 | 1135 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 540 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLC12 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $998 | $899 |