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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Replaced the Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K-5 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is relatively close but the FX75 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FX75 was unveiled 4 years before the K-5 II and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FX75 matches up vs the K-5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax K-5 II

 FX75 K-5 II 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic FX75

 K-5 II FX75 
RevealedJune 2013June 2010Fresher by 36 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K-5 II

 FX75 K-5 II 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX75 comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K-5 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FX75 vs the K-5 II.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and K-5 II is 94 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and K-5 II.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FX75 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-5 II will render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FX75 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography factors
Pentax K-5 II Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography information
Pentax K-5 II Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography features
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography features
67
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
65
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX75
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5 II
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-5 II Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Pentax K-5 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Pentax K-5 II
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Pentax K-5 II
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-06-01 2013-06-04
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
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/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 760g (1.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $139 $830