Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-3 II
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Released July 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Launched April 2015
- Replaced the Pentax K-3
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-3 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SZ5 (14MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the SZ5 (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SZ5 was introduced 3 years earlier than the K-3 II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ5 grades against the K-3 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-3 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Pentax K-3 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Pentax K-3 II
SZ5 | K-3 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Panasonic SZ5
K-3 II | SZ5 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | July 2012 | More recent by 33 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax K-3 II
SZ5 | K-3 II | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ5 features outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-3 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ5 versus the K-3 II.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ5 and K-3 II is 95 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ5 and K-3 II.
Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ5 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-3 II will show extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SZ5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Pentax K-3 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Pentax K-3 II |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2012-07-18 | 2015-04-23 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 8.3 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lb) | 800 grams (1.76 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1106 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | 720 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Price at launch | $195 | $829 |