Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic LS5 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is fairly similar but the LS5 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The LS5 was released 22 months prior to the K-5 IIs making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the LS5 matches up vs the K-5 IIs with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LS5 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs 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 LS5 versus Pentax K-5 IIs in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the LS5 compared to the K-5 IIs.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and K-5 IIs is 94 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and K-5 IIs.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LS5 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-5 IIs will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older LS5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.