Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-01

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS45 and Pentax K-01, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the ZS45 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS45 was launched 2 years later than the K-01 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS45 matches up vs the K-01 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 & Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS45 has physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS45 and Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS45 against the K-01.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and K-01 is 91 and 76 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS45 and K-01.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The ZS45 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The more modern ZS45 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.