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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-5
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FX580 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the FX580 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The FX580 was brought out 5 years prior to the K-5 IIs which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FX580 grades versus the K-5 IIs for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 FX580 K-5 IIs 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Panasonic FX580

 K-5 IIs FX580 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2009Newer by 52 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax K-5 IIs

 FX580 K-5 IIs 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 has got external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX580 versus Pentax K-5 IIs in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FX580 compared to the K-5 IIs.

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and K-5 IIs is 95 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and K-5 IIs.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FX580 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-5 IIs will produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FX580 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography highlights
26
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography advice
Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography features
Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
36
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Pentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax K-5 IIs
Also called Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-27 2013-06-04
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 167g (0.37 lbs) 760g (1.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1208
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
Retail cost $499 $749