Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-5
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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched December 2010
- Replaced the Pentax K-7
- Replacement is Pentax K-5 IIs
Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic F5 and Pentax K-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the F5 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe F5 was announced 2 years after the K-5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the F5 grades versus the K-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Pentax K-5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Pentax K-5
F5 | K-5 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | December 2010 | More modern by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic F5
K-5 | F5 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Pentax K-5
F5 | K-5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic F5 and Pentax K-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the F5 against the K-5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and K-5 is 96 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and K-5.
Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F5 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-5 will show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer F5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Pentax K-5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2010-12-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 740g (1.63 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 980 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $100 | $800 |