Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-500
67 Imaging
36 Features
57 Overall
44
64 Imaging
58 Features
70 Overall
62
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed April 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Released November 2013
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-500 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax K-500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FZ150 was brought out 19 months earlier than the K-500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ150 matches up vs the K-500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Pentax K-500. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax K-500
FZ150 | K-500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Panasonic FZ150
K-500 | FZ150 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | November 2013 | April 2012 | More recent by 19 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax K-500
FZ150 | K-500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ150 has got external dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax K-500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ150 compared to the K-500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and K-500 is 67 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and K-500.
To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ150 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-500 will deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older FZ150 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Pentax K-500 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Pentax K-500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-04-11 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | PRIME M |
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 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 528 gr (1.16 pounds) | 646 gr (1.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 40 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | 132 | 1087 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 710 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $499 | $600 |