Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax K-x

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

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.

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

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.