Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-5 II

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Pentax K-5 II. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.