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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Pentax K-1
(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 Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • New Model is Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The FZ47 was introduced 5 years prior to the K-1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FZ47 scores vs the K-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Pentax K-1

 FZ47 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic FZ47

 K-1 FZ47 
IntroducedFebruary 2016July 2011More recent by 55 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax K-1

 FZ47 K-1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 has external dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FZ47 versus the K-1.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and K-1 is 68 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and K-1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ47 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-1 will produce extra detail using its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FZ47 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Portrait photography camera
38
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
85
manual focus
MP count excellent (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (498g)
70
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good ISO range (204,800)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography information
Pentax K-1 Sports photography information
42
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (4.4 fps)
low battery power (760 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Travel photography camera
51
good battery (400 CIPA)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (498g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
environment sealing
MP count excellent (36 megapixels)
low battery power (760 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,010 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (204,800)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery power (760 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ47
Vlogging with Pentax K-1
27
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than others in class (498 grams)
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax K-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Pentax K-1
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Pentax K-1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2011-07-21 2016-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 1600 204800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 4.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 498g (1.10 lbs) 1010g (2.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 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 400 photos 760 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Single 2
Retail cost $379 $1,499