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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ80 versus Pentax K-01, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is very well matched but the FZ80 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ80 was launched 4 years after the K-01 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FZ80 scores versus the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Pentax K-01

 FZ80 K-01 
LaunchedJanuary 2017May 2012More modern by 56 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic FZ80

 K-01 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax K-01

 FZ80 K-01 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ80 comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ80 versus Pentax K-01 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FZ80 against the K-01.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and K-01 is 63 and 76 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and K-01.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ80 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FZ80 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern FZ80 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
58
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Street photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (616g)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
more heavy than competitors in class (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Sports photography highlights
57
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (540 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-01 Travel photography factors
59
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than average (616g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good battery power (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
more heavy than competitors in class (561g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography advice
57
you can focus manually
really wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-01 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (20mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (616 grams)
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (561g)
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Pentax K-01
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Pentax K-01
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-04 2012-05-30
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-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 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 gr (1.36 lbs) 561 gr (1.24 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 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 330 shots 540 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $899