Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.