Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax K-5

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax K-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is fairly close but the ZR3 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The ZR3 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the K-5 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZR3 grades vs the K-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Pentax K-5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR3 features outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax K-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ZR3 versus the K-5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZR3 and K-5 is 94 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR3 and K-5.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZR3 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-5 will render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.