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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(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
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Pentax K-5

 LZ40 K-5 
LaunchedJanuary 2014December 2010Fresher by 38 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic LZ40

 K-5 LZ40 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax K-5

 LZ40 K-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography features
40
good megapixels (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-5 Street photography highlights
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (524 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LZ40
Sports photography with Pentax K-5
47
excellent zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography info
Pentax K-5 Travel photography info
55
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (22mm)
very long zoom (924mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (524 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography info
44
fairly wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-5 Vlogging factors
27
fairly wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
includes mic support
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than average in class (524 grams)
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax K-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Pentax K-5
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