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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Updated by Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the LS5 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The LS5 was revealed 5 years before the K-1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the LS5 matches up against the K-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax K-1

 LS5 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic LS5

 K-1 LS5 
IntroducedFebruary 2016July 2011Newer by 55 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax K-1

 LS5 K-1 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the LS5 against the K-1.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and K-1 is 94 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and K-1.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LS5 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-1 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged LS5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
Portrait photography with Pentax K-1
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography advice
Pentax K-1 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good ISO range (204,800)
heavier than average in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Sports photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
low battery (760 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (126g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
weather proof
megapixel count high (36MP)
low battery (760 shots)
heavier than average in class (1,010 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
Landscape photography with Pentax K-1
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reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (160 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (204,800)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
low battery (760 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging details
Pentax K-1 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Pentax K-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Pentax K-1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Pentax K-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2011-07-21 2016-02-17
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 6400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 4.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 1010g (2.23 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 3280
Other
Battery life 160 photos 760 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots One 2
Retail pricing $294 $1,499