• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax LS465 advantages over Panasonic CM1

  • Less expensive
    $142 vs $1000 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Lighter weight
    122g vs 204g
    Lighter weight

Panasonic CM1 advantages over Pentax LS465

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    1 inch vs 1/2.33 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.41 vs 1.33 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 720p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More dots on screen
    6221k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S70

Pentax LS465
Nikon S70
  • $349
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
Panasonic CM1
Nikon S70
  • $549
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Sony TX200V

Pentax LS465
Sony TX200V
  • $349
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Panasonic CM1
Sony TX200V
  • $549
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compared to Sony TX20

Pentax LS465
Sony TX20
  • $349
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Panasonic CM1
Sony TX20
  • $549
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compared to Panasonic TS25

Pentax LS465
Panasonic TS25
  • $349
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster shutter
  • $449
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Panasonic CM1
Panasonic TS25
  • $549
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $449
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Nikon S3600

Pentax LS465
Nikon S3600
  • $349
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
Panasonic CM1
Nikon S3600
  • $549
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
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