Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-5 II
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Replaced the Pentax K-5
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-5 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the FZ28 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ28 was announced 5 years prior to the K-5 II and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FZ28 matches up against the K-5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Pentax K-5 II. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax K-5 II
FZ28 | K-5 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic FZ28
K-5 II | FZ28 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | January 2009 | Fresher by 53 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-5 II
FZ28 | K-5 II | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys outside measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-5 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ28 compared to the K-5 II.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and K-5 II is 72 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and K-5 II.
Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ28 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax K-5 II will give you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Pentax K-5 II |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 417g (0.92 lbs) | 760g (1.68 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 27 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 17.9 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | 79 | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $599 | $830 |