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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-500

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Pentax K-500 front
Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Released November 2013
Pentax K-500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed November 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-500 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax K-500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and K-500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The LF1 was revealed very close to the K-500 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the LF1 grades vs the K-500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Pentax K-500

 LF1 K-500 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Panasonic LF1

 K-500 LF1 
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Pentax K-500

 LF1 K-500 
RevealedNovember 2013November 2013Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LF1 has got physical measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax K-500 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax K-500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the LF1 compared to the K-500.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and K-500 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LF1 and K-500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LF1 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-500 will give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LF1
Portrait photography with Pentax K-500
42
has manual focus
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LF1
Street photography with Pentax K-500
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.7")
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great ISO range (51,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-500 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (710 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography features
Pentax K-500 Travel photography features
64
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
67
good battery pack (710 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-500 Landscape photography highlights
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (710 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Vlogging features
Pentax K-500 Vlogging features
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Pentax K-500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Pentax K-500
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Pentax K-500
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-11-26 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 51600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 4.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 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 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 gr (0.42 lb) 646 gr (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 52 79
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 13.1
DXO Low light rating 211 1087
Other
Battery life 250 images 710 images
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $600