Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S5 versus Pentax K-5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and K-5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The S5 was brought out 9 years later than the K-5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S5 scores versus the K-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Pentax K-5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 offers exterior measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S5 versus Pentax K-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S5 vs the K-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and K-5 is 60 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and K-5.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S5 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will show more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger S5 will have an edge in sensor tech.