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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released April 2012
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Old Model is Pentax K-7
  • Later Model is Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax K-5

 FZ150 K-5 
IntroducedApril 2012December 2010More modern by 16 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic FZ150

 K-5 FZ150 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax K-5

 FZ150 K-5 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography information
Pentax K-5 Street photography information
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (528 grams)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (410 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Travel photography camera
56
great battery life (410 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (528g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-5 Vlogging highlights
62
rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (528g)
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax K-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Pentax K-5
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Pentax K-5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-04-11 2010-12-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528 grams (1.16 lb) 740 grams (1.63 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 82
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 14.1
DXO Low light rating 132 1162
Other
Battery life 410 photos 980 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $800