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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax K-5 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The FZ150 was introduced 13 months earlier than the K-5 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FZ150 grades vs the K-5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax K-5 II

 FZ150 K-5 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic FZ150

 K-5 II FZ150 
LaunchedJune 2013April 2012More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax K-5 II

 FZ150 K-5 II 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ150 has got external measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ150 compared to the K-5 II.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and K-5 II is 67 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and K-5 II.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ150 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-5 II will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FZ150 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-5 II Street photography highlights
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (528g)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
Sports photography with Pentax K-5 II
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography info
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography info
56
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (528g)
MP count low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging information
Pentax K-5 II Vlogging information
62
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (528g)
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax K-5 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Pentax K-5 II
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Pentax K-5 II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-04-11 2013-06-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 480 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 528 gr (1.16 lbs) 760 gr (1.68 lbs)
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 All around score 40 82
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 14.1
DXO Low light score 132 1235
Other
Battery life 410 shots 980 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $830