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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Released May 2012
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax K-01

 LS5 K-01 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic LS5

 K-01 LS5 
ReleasedMay 2012July 2011More modern by 10 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax K-01

 LS5 K-01 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

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

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography factors
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography features
Pentax K-01 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
heavier than others in class (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography info
Pentax K-01 Sports photography info
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (540 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competitors (126g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (160 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
great battery (540 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than others in class (561 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
Landscape photography with Pentax K-01
36
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (160 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
80
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-01 Vlogging factors
32
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (561g)
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Pentax K-01
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Pentax K-01
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-21 2012-05-30
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 561g (1.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 160 photographs 540 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $294 $899