Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200/Panasonic-FZ200-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Announced July 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
- Updated by Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released June 2013
- Replaced the Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ200 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.
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The FZ200 was released 10 months earlier than the K-5 IIs which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ200 grades versus the K-5 IIs with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
FZ200 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Panasonic FZ200
K-5 IIs | FZ200 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2012 | More recent by 10 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax K-5 IIs
FZ200 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 has got physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ200 versus Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ200 vs the K-5 IIs.
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Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and K-5 IIs is 65 and 60 respectively.
![Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-vs-Pentax-K-5-IIs-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and K-5 IIs.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ200 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-5 IIs will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FZ200 will be behind in sensor technology.
![Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-vs-Pentax-K-5-IIs-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-vs-Pentax-K-5-IIs-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2013-06-04 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine VII FHD | 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 surface 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/4000 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 588 grams (1.30 pounds) | 760 grams (1.68 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 37 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.1 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | 114 | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 photographs | 980 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $499 | $749 |