Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-5
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched December 2010
- Succeeded the Pentax K-7
- Later Model is Pentax K-5 IIs
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax K-5
ZS25 | K-5 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | December 2010 | More modern by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic ZS25
K-5 | ZS25 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax K-5
ZS25 | K-5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Panasonic ZS25 versus Pentax K-5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Pentax K-5 |
Other name | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2010-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) | 740 gr (1.63 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 980 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $300 | $800 |