Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-5 II

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic LZ40 versus Pentax K-5 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the LZ40 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The LZ40 was released 8 months after the K-5 II and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the LZ40 grades vs the K-5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Pentax K-5 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ40 comes with outside measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 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 LZ40 versus Pentax K-5 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the LZ40 vs the K-5 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and K-5 II is 67 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ40 and K-5 II.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LZ40 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic LZ40 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher LZ40 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.