Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K-5

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Pentax K-5, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and K-5 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The FZ1000 was brought out 3 years later than the K-5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FZ1000 matches up vs the K-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 & Pentax K-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 has got exterior measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ1000 compared to the K-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 and K-5 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 and K-5.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger FZ1000 provides an advantage in sensor tech.