Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-01

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax K-01, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and K-01 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The LF1 was brought out 19 months after the K-01 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the LF1 matches up versus the K-01 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LF1 enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax K-01 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the LF1 compared to the K-01.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and K-01 is 92 and 76 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and K-01.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LF1 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-01 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher LF1 will have an edge in sensor innovation.