Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-5 II
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released June 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-5
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
Below is a complete review of the Panasonic ZR1 versus Pentax K-5 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the ZR1 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) feature different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZR1 was manufactured 4 years before the K-5 II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZR1 grades versus the K-5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Pentax K-5 II. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Pentax K-5 II
ZR1 | K-5 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic ZR1
K-5 II | ZR1 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | July 2009 | More recent by 46 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax K-5 II
ZR1 | K-5 II | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR1 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZR1 versus Pentax K-5 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ZR1 against the K-5 II.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and K-5 II is 94 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and K-5 II.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZR1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-5 II will resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older ZR1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Pentax K-5 II |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-ZX1 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-07-27 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine V | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.10 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) | 760 gr (1.68 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $280 | $830 |