Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-5 II
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released June 2013
- Old Model is Pentax K-5
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FX48 versus Pentax K-5 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FX48 was released 5 years earlier than the K-5 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the FX48 grades against the K-5 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Pentax K-5 II. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Pentax K-5 II
FX48 | K-5 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic FX48
K-5 II | FX48 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 52 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K-5 II
FX48 | K-5 II | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FX48 versus Pentax K-5 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FX48 compared to the K-5 II.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and K-5 II is 95 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and K-5 II.
As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FX48 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-5 II will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FX48 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Pentax K-5 II |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FX40 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 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 dimensions | 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 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 pounds) | 760g (1.68 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $325 | $830 |