Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-5

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.