Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-1
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched July 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Released February 2016
- New Model is Pentax K-1 II
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-1 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the ZR1 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ZR1 was introduced 7 years earlier than the K-1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZR1 matches up versus the K-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Pentax K-1
ZR1 | K-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic ZR1
K-1 | ZR1 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | July 2009 | Fresher by 79 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax K-1
ZR1 | K-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR1 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZR1 and the K-1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and K-1 is 94 and 55 respectively.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR1 and K-1.
All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZR1 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-1 will result in extra detail using its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older ZR1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Pentax K-1 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-ZX1 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-07-27 | 2016-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine V | - |
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 | 12 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch 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 | 11 | 33 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 4.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158g (0.35 lb) | 1010g (2.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 760 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Cost at release | $280 | $1,499 |