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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Superseded the Pentax K-7
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-5 IIs
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-5 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Pentax K-5, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and K-5 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The FZ2500 was manufactured 5 years after the K-5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ2500 grades versus the K-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Pentax K-5

 FZ2500 K-5 
LaunchedSeptember 2016December 2010Newer by 71 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 K-5 FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax K-5

 FZ2500 K-5 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ2500 has exterior measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Pentax K-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FZ2500 compared to the K-5.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and K-5 is 53 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and K-5.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern FZ2500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
73
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography features
Pentax K-5 Street photography features
70
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography info
Pentax K-5 Sports photography info
69
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Travel photography with Pentax K-5
66
has focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5
65
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ2500
Vlogging with Pentax K-5
66
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax K-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Pentax K-5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Pentax K-5
Other name Lumix DMC-FZ2000 -
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-09-19 2010-12-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Prime II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
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 49 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 915 grams (2.02 lb) 740 grams (1.63 lb)
Physical dimensions 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 82
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 14.1
DXO Low light score 538 1162
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 980 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLC12 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $998 $800