Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The S5 was unveiled 7 years after the K-5 IIs which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the S5 scores versus the K-5 IIs with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 has got external dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S5 against the K-5 IIs.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S5 and K-5 IIs is 60 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and K-5 IIs.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S5 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S5 will deliver extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.