Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-1

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Pentax K-1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.