Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax X-5
Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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67 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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Portability
65 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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65 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Replacement is Panasonic FZ200
Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Announced August 2012
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On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FZ100 was manufactured 3 years before the X-5 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FZ100 scores vs the X-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Pentax X-5
| FZ100 | X-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Panasonic FZ100
| X-5 | FZ100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2012 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 25 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Pentax X-5
| FZ100 | X-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 offers outside measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ100 versus the X-5.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and X-5 is 67 and 65 respectively.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and X-5.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax X-5 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ100
Portrait photography with Pentax X-5
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Panasonic FZ100 Street photography highlights
Pentax X-5 Street photography highlights
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
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Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography highlights
Pentax X-5 Sports photography highlights
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography highlights
Pentax X-5 Travel photography highlights
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (22mm)
great zoom (580mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (595g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Panasonic FZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
has manual focus
relatively wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
relatively wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Pentax X-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Pentax X-5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2012-08-22 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| 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 | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 22-580mm (26.4x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 230k dot |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.50 m | 9.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 540g (1.19 lb) | 595g (1.31 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $500 | $230 |
