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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax K-01, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FZ47 was announced 10 months prior to the K-01 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FZ47 matches up versus the K-01 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Pentax K-01

 FZ47 K-01 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic FZ47

 K-01 FZ47 
RevealedMay 2012July 2011Fresher by 10 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax K-01

 FZ47 K-01 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 has exterior measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has proportions 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 FZ47 and Pentax K-01 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FZ47 vs the K-01.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and K-01 is 68 and 76 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ47 and K-01.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ47 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-01 will result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FZ47 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography highlights
38
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography features
Pentax K-01 Street photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (498 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-01 Sports photography factors
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (540 shots)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography details
Pentax K-01 Travel photography details
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better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (498 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
better than average battery power (540 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than competition (561g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
Landscape photography with Pentax K-01
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-01 Vlogging advice
27
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others (498 grams)
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (561g)
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Pentax K-01
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Pentax K-01
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-07-21 2012-05-30
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 81
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 498 grams (1.10 lbs) 561 grams (1.24 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 400 images 540 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)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $379 $899