Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K-5
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Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2011
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced December 2010
- Previous Model is Pentax K-7
- Replacement is Pentax K-5 IIs
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is pretty similar but the S3 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S3 was announced about the same time to the K-5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S3 matches up vs the K-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Pentax K-5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Pentax K-5
S3 | K-5 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic S3
K-5 | S3 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Pentax K-5
S3 | K-5 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | December 2010 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S3 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S3 vs the K-5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3 and K-5 is 96 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3 and K-5.
To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S3 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-5 will deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
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Panasonic S3 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Pentax K-5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-12-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 117g (0.26 lbs) | 740g (1.63 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 980 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $110 | $800 |