Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-5
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise 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
- Replaced the Pentax K-7
- Updated by Pentax K-5 IIs
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is very comparable but the SZ3 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ3 was introduced 2 years after the K-5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ3 scores vs the K-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Pentax K-5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Pentax K-5
SZ3 | K-5 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | December 2010 | More modern by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic SZ3
K-5 | SZ3 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax K-5
SZ3 | K-5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ3 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ3 and the K-5.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and K-5 is 96 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ3 and K-5.
Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The SZ3 provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh harder. The fresher SZ3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax K-5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lb) | 740 gr (1.63 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 250 pictures | 980 pictures |
Battery form | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $150 | $800 |