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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched December 2009
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SZ5 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SZ5 was manufactured 2 years later than the K-x and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SZ5 matches up vs the K-x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Pentax K-x

 SZ5 K-x 
LaunchedJuly 2012December 2009More recent by 32 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic SZ5

 K-x SZ5 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax K-x

 SZ5 K-x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ5 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ5 compared to the K-x.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ5 and K-x is 95 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ5 and K-x.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic SZ5 will show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SZ5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-x Portrait photography details
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Street photography info
Pentax K-x Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography features
Pentax K-x Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
61
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,900 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography details
Pentax K-x Travel photography details
70
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
better than average battery (1,900 per charge)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
Landscape photography with Pentax K-x
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (1,900 shots)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ5
Vlogging with Pentax K-x
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Pentax K-x
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-07-18 2009-12-23
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 16.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 580g (1.28 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 811
Other
Battery life 250 shots 1900 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $195 $600