Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Launched January 2015
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Succeeded the Pentax K-5
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is pretty similar but the SZ10 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ10 was manufactured 20 months later than the K-5 IIs which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SZ10 matches up versus the K-5 IIs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
SZ10 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | June 2013 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Panasonic SZ10
K-5 IIs | SZ10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax K-5 IIs
SZ10 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ10 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Check the Panasonic SZ10 versus Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ10 against the K-5 IIs.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and K-5 IIs is 93 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and K-5 IIs.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SZ10 has got the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh tougher. The newer SZ10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.4 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 177 gr (0.39 lb) | 760 gr (1.68 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 980 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $200 | $749 |