Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
- Launched June 2014
- New Model is Panasonic FZ2500
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced December 2010
- Replaced the Pentax K-7
- New Model is Pentax K-5 IIs
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Pentax K-5
FZ1000 | K-5 | |||
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Introduced | June 2014 | December 2010 | Fresher by 43 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic FZ1000
K-5 | FZ1000 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax K-5
FZ1000 | K-5 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Identical screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Pentax K-5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Pentax K-5 |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-06-12 | 2010-12-18 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 831 gr (1.83 lb) | 740 gr (1.63 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 64 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 517 | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 980 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12PP | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $800 | $800 |