Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-5 II
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Revealed January 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS200
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Old Model is Pentax K-5
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS100 versus Pentax K-5 II, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the ZS100 (1") and K-5 II (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZS100 was introduced 2 years after the K-5 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS100 grades vs the K-5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Pentax K-5 II. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Pentax K-5 II
ZS100 | K-5 II | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | June 2013 | More modern by 32 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic ZS100
K-5 II | ZS100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax K-5 II
ZS100 | K-5 II | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS100 has outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS100 versus Pentax K-5 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ZS100 vs the K-5 II.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS100 and K-5 II is 87 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and K-5 II.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS100 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic ZS100 will provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger ZS100 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Pentax K-5 II |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ100 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Prime II |
Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.9 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 312g (0.69 lb) | 760g (1.68 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 70 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 559 | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 980 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $700 | $830 |