Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-01
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Revealed July 2015
- Old Model is Panasonic FZ200
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Released May 2012
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ300 versus Pentax K-01, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ300 was released 3 years later than the K-01 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FZ300 grades vs the K-01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax K-01
FZ300 | K-01 | |||
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Released | July 2015 | May 2012 | Fresher by 39 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic FZ300
K-01 | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K-01
FZ300 | K-01 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ300 enjoys outside dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ300 versus Pentax K-01 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ300 versus the K-01.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and K-01 is 59 and 76 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and K-01.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ300 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-01 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern FZ300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax K-01 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-07-16 | 2012-05-30 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 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 | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 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 | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 691g (1.52 lbs) | 561g (1.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1135 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | 540 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $598 | $899 |