Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 was announced 13 months later than the K-5 IIs which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ1000 grades vs the K-5 IIs in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 has got outer measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ1000 vs the K-5 IIs.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and K-5 IIs is 55 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and K-5 IIs.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.