Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-01
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax K-01
LS5 | K-01 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic LS5
K-01 | LS5 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | July 2011 | More modern by 10 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax K-01
LS5 | K-01 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Pentax K-01 | |
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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 |