Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax K-5
FZ150 | K-5 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | December 2010 | More modern by 16 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic FZ150
K-5 | FZ150 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax K-5
FZ150 | K-5 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Pentax K-5 | |
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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 |