Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-5

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-5, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and K-5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ1000 II was manufactured 8 years after the K-5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ1000 II scores vs the K-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Pentax K-5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 II enjoys exterior measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ1000 II against the K-5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and K-5 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and K-5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.