Pentax K-01 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      BrandPentaxPanasonic
      ModelK-01Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
      MSRPUS: $749, UK: £629, EU: €823$899/£749
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels16 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,60080 - 25,600
      Photo Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32645472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions4352 x 3264, 4224 x 2816, 4928 x 2776, 4224 x 2376, 3840 x 2880, 3456 x 2304, 3456x1944, 3264 x 3264, 3072 x 2304, 2880 x 2880, 2688 x 1792, 2688 x 1512, 2304 x 2304, 2304 x 1728, 1728 x 1728
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, BestFine, standard
      Bit Depth8-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      Number of Focus Points8149
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Lens MountPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length9.12 - 146 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 400 mm
      Optical Zoom16x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.0
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.7x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Shutter Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps12.0 fps
      Flash Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow-speed Sync
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10013.50 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeShoe Mount
      Exposure Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/2 EV increments)±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/2 EV increments) ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      DxO Low Light ISO1135517
      DxO Color Depth23.722.1
      DxO Dynamic Range12.911.7
      DxO Overall Score7964
      Video Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      640 x 480 at 29.97 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional IR
      Environmental Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Dimensions122 x 79 x 58 mm (4.8 x 3.11 x 2.28")137 x 99 x 131 mm (5.39 x 3.9 x 5.16")
      Weight (inc. batteries)561 g (1.24 lb / 19.79 oz)831 g (1.83 lb / 29.31 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6 x 5.1"
      Power and Storage Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Battery PackD-LI90DMW-BLC12PP
      Battery Life540 shots360 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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