Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is relatively well matched but the XS1 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The XS1 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the K-5 IIs and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the XS1 matches up against the K-5 IIs for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 offers external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the XS1 vs the K-5 IIs.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and K-5 IIs is 97 and 60 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and K-5 IIs.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The XS1 has the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier.