Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-01

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic LS5 versus Pentax K-01, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the LS5 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The LS5 was brought out 10 months prior to the K-01 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the LS5 scores vs the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LS5 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Panasonic LS5 versus Pentax K-01 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the LS5 against the K-01.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and K-01 is 94 and 76 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and K-01.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LS5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-01 will provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged LS5 will be behind in sensor technology.