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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released December 2010
  • Superseded the Pentax K-7
  • Renewed by Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-5 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax K-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The FS25 was brought out 23 months earlier than the K-5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FS25 matches up vs the K-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Pentax K-5

 FS25 K-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic FS25

 K-5 FS25 
ReleasedDecember 2010January 2009Newer by 23 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax K-5

 FS25 K-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax K-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FS25 and the K-5.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and K-5 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and K-5.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS25 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-5 will resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5
26
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography information
Pentax K-5 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography information
Pentax K-5 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography info
32
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Pentax K-5
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Pentax K-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Pentax K-5
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Pentax K-5
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-27 2010-12-18
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 gr (0.33 pounds) 740 gr (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 - 980 images
Type of battery - 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $800