Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax K-5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The FZ150 was announced 16 months after the K-5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ150 scores vs the K-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Pentax K-5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ150 comes with external dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax K-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ150 compared to the K-5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and K-5 is 67 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and K-5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ150 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-5 will result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger FZ150 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.