Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-3 II
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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Revealed August 2020
- Later Model is Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Released April 2015
- Succeeded the Pentax K-3
Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview
Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-3 II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the K-3 II (24MP) is relatively close but the S5 (Full frame) and K-3 II (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S5 was released 5 years after the K-3 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S5 matches up against the K-3 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-3 II Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Pentax K-3 II. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Pentax K-3 II
S5 | K-3 II | |||
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Released | August 2020 | April 2015 | More modern by 65 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 1037k | Sharper screen (+803k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Panasonic S5
K-3 II | S5 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3.0" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Pentax K-3 II
S5 | K-3 II | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing |
Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 features physical measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-3 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S5 vs the K-3 II.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and K-3 II is 60 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and K-3 II.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The S5 has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The younger S5 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Pentax K-3 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Pentax K-3 II |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2020-08-14 | 2015-04-23 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 31 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.0" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 1,840 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 8.3fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 714 grams (1.57 lbs) | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) |
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 Overall score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1106 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 shots | 720 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 2 | 2 |
Pricing at release | $1,999 | $829 |