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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
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Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-5
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ80 versus Pentax K-5 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is pretty comparable but the FZ80 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The FZ80 was announced 3 years after the K-5 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FZ80 matches up vs the K-5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Pentax K-5 II

 FZ80 K-5 II 
RevealedJanuary 2017June 2013Newer by 44 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic FZ80

 K-5 II FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax K-5 II

 FZ80 K-5 II 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 comes with external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ80 versus Pentax K-5 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ80 against the K-5 II.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and K-5 II is 63 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and K-5 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ80 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ80 will show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer FZ80 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography features
Pentax K-5 II Street photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (616 grams)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Sports photography camera
57
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Travel photography camera
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has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition (616 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Landscape photography camera
57
has manual focus
reasonably wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
Vlogging with Pentax K-5 II
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reasonably wide (20mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than competition (616g)
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image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax K-5 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Pentax K-5 II
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Pentax K-5 II
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2017-01-04 2013-06-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Prime II
Sensor type BSI-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 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 gr (1.36 lb) 760 gr (1.68 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1235
Other
Battery life 330 photos 980 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $830