Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-1
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Announced July 2015
- Previous Model is Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Revealed February 2016
- Refreshed by Pentax K-1 II
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-1 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FZ300 was announced 7 months prior to the K-1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FZ300 grades vs the K-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax K-1
FZ300 | K-1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Crisper screen (+3k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic FZ300
K-1 | FZ300 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | July 2015 | Newer by 7 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K-1
FZ300 | K-1 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ300 enjoys outside measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ300 compared to the K-1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and K-1 is 59 and 55 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and K-1.
Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ300 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will give you greater detail with its extra 24MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax K-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2015-07-16 | 2016-02-17 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 33 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per second | 4.4 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 691g (1.52 lb) | 1010g (2.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 760 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Launch pricing | $598 | $1,499 |