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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS45
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Launched May 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic ZS40 versus Pentax K-01, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the ZS40 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The ZS40 was manufactured 20 months later than the K-01 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ZS40 grades vs the K-01 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Pentax K-01

 ZS40 K-01 
LaunchedJanuary 2014May 2012Fresher by 20 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic ZS40

 K-01 ZS40 
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax K-01

 ZS40 K-01 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS40 comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS40 versus Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS40 against the K-01.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS40 and K-01 is 90 and 76 respectively.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS40 and K-01.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS40 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS40 will produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS40 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography advice
52
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Street photography details
Pentax K-01 Street photography details
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
heavier than average in class (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography details
Pentax K-01 Sports photography details
54
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery life (540 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (240g)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
great battery life (540 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than average in class (561g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography details
56
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-01 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (561 grams)
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40Pentax K-01
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Pentax K-01
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ60 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-01-06 2012-05-30
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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 23 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD with AR coating TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 grams (0.53 lbs) 561 grams (1.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photos 540 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $450 $899