Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Released January 2014
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released June 2013
- Replaced the Pentax K-5
Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic SZ8 and Pentax K-5 IIs, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is relatively well matched but the SZ8 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) feature different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SZ8 was unveiled 8 months later than the K-5 IIs and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ8 grades vs the K-5 IIs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
SZ8 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Released | January 2014 | June 2013 | Fresher by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Panasonic SZ8
K-5 IIs | SZ8 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Pentax K-5 IIs
SZ8 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ8 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic SZ8 and Pentax K-5 IIs in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ8 vs the K-5 IIs.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ8 and K-5 IIs is 94 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ8 and K-5 IIs.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The SZ8 contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The fresher SZ8 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159 gr (0.35 lb) | 760 gr (1.68 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 980 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $275 | $749 |