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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax K-5 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS25 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the K-5 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FS25 scores against the K-5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Pentax K-5 II

 FS25 K-5 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic FS25

 K-5 II FS25 
RevealedJune 2013January 2009Newer by 52 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax K-5 II

 FS25 K-5 II 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax K-5 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FS25 versus the K-5 II.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and K-5 II is 95 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and K-5 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS25 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-5 II will produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5 II
26
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography info
Pentax K-5 II Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography information
Pentax K-5 II Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography highlights
32
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-5 II Vlogging highlights
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Pentax K-5 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Pentax K-5 II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Pentax K-5 II
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-01-27 2013-06-04
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 480 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 gr (0.33 lb) 760 gr (1.68 lb)
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 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 - 980 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $230 $830