Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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)
- 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
- Announced June 2013
- Older Model is Pentax K-5
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax K-5 IIs, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is pretty close but the SZ5 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ5 was announced 10 months before the K-5 IIs and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SZ5 matches up versus the K-5 IIs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
SZ5 | K-5 IIs |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Panasonic SZ5
K-5 IIs | SZ5 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | July 2012 | Fresher by 10 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax K-5 IIs
SZ5 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ5 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax K-5 IIs in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ5 compared to the K-5 IIs.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ5 and K-5 IIs is 95 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ5 and K-5 IIs.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ5 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-5 IIs will render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2012-07-18 | 2013-06-04 |
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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximal 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 | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 gr (0.30 lb) | 760 gr (1.68 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 980 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $195 | $749 |