Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-5
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Released January 2014
- Succeeded the Panasonic LZ30
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched December 2010
- Older Model is Pentax K-7
- Updated by Pentax K-5 IIs
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Panasonic LZ40 versus Pentax K-5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the LZ40 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) have different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe LZ40 was launched 3 years later than the K-5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the LZ40 scores vs the K-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Pentax K-5
LZ40 | K-5 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | December 2010 | Fresher by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic LZ40
K-5 | LZ40 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax K-5
LZ40 | K-5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ40 features outside measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
See the Panasonic LZ40 versus Pentax K-5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the LZ40 versus the K-5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and K-5 is 67 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ40 and K-5.
To sum up, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LZ40 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic LZ40 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern LZ40 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Pentax K-5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2010-12-18 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 22-924mm (42.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.80 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 524g (1.16 lb) | 740g (1.63 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 980 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $219 | $800 |