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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-3 II

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Pentax K-3 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(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
Pentax K-3 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Pentax K-3 II

 S5 K-3 II 
ReleasedAugust 2020April 2015More modern by 65 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1037kSharper 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 
Screen dimension3.2"3.0"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Pentax K-3 II

 S5 K-3 II 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-3 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 Street photography details
Pentax K-3 II Street photography details
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 Sports photography features
Pentax K-3 II Sports photography features
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
lacks phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery life (720 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S5
Travel photography with Pentax K-3 II
79
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
56
weather proofing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
bad battery life (720 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-3 II Landscape photography info
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.0 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
bad battery life (720 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 Vlogging features
Pentax K-3 II Vlogging features
79
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Pentax K-3 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Pentax K-3 II
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