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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(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
Pentax K-5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Pentax K-5

 F5 K-5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013December 2010More modern by 26 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic F5

 K-5 F5 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Pentax K-5

 F5 K-5 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography information
Pentax K-5 Street photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography info
Pentax K-5 Sports photography info
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic F5
Travel photography with Pentax K-5
68
lighter than competition in class (121g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5
33
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Pentax K-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Pentax K-5
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