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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(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
Pentax K-5 II
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax K-5 II

 FZ28 K-5 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic FZ28

 K-5 II FZ28 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 53 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-5 II

 FZ28 K-5 II 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography factors
35
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
Street photography with Pentax K-5 II
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-5 II Sports photography advice
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography factors
40
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
79
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging info
Pentax K-5 II Vlogging info
24
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-5 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Pentax K-5 II
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