Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax X-5

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax X-5, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and X-5 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and X-5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 was unveiled 22 months later than the X-5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FZ1000 matches up against the X-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Pentax X-5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 has got outer dimensions 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 X-5 has measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax X-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ1000 against the X-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and X-5 is 55 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 and X-5.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.