Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS25 versus Pentax K-5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is very similar but the ZS25 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS25 was revealed 2 years after the K-5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS25 matches up versus the K-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Pentax K-5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS25 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS25 against the K-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and K-5 is 93 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and K-5.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The ZS25 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh tougher. The newer ZS25 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.