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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-5 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is pretty well matched but the FH25 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The FH25 was released 3 years before the K-5 II which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH25 grades versus the K-5 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Pentax K-5 II

 FH25 K-5 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic FH25

 K-5 II FH25 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 29 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax K-5 II

 FH25 K-5 II 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 has external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-5 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FH25 compared to the K-5 II.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and K-5 II is 94 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and K-5 II.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FH25 provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged FH25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography advice
Pentax K-5 II Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Pentax K-5 II
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography advice
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Pentax K-5 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Pentax K-5 II
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Pentax K-5 II
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-06-04
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 760 grams (1.68 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1235
Other
Battery life 250 photos 980 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $180 $830