Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-3
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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Released August 2020
- Refreshed by Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Released April 2014
- Successor is Pentax K-3 II
Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-3 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic S5 versus Pentax K-3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the K-3 (24MP) is very comparable but the S5 (Full frame) and K-3 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S5 was released 6 years later than the K-3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S5 matches up versus the K-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Pentax K-3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Pentax K-3
S5 | K-3 | |||
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Released | August 2020 | April 2014 | Fresher by 78 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 1037k | Clearer display (+803k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Panasonic S5
K-3 | S5 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.2" | 3.0" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Pentax K-3
S5 | K-3 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing |
Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 provides outside dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic S5 versus Pentax K-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S5 vs the K-3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and K-3 is 60 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and K-3.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The S5 has the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more modern S5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Pentax K-3 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2020-08-14 | 2014-04-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 31 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.0" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 1,840 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 714 grams (1.57 pounds) | 800 grams (1.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photographs | 560 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Cost at launch | $1,999 | $639 |