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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax K-5
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS25 versus Pentax K-5 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is very comparable but the ZS25 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS25 was unveiled 4 months earlier than the K-5 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS25 scores versus the K-5 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax K-5 II

 ZS25 K-5 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic ZS25

 K-5 II ZS25 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax K-5 II

 ZS25 K-5 II 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS25 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS25 versus Pentax K-5 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ZS25 compared to the K-5 II.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and K-5 II is 93 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and K-5 II.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The ZS25 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field harder.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography advice
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography details
Pentax K-5 II Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition (193g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
Sports photography with Pentax K-5 II
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography features
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (193g)
offers focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography features
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
Pentax K-5 II Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax K-5 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Pentax K-5 II
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Pentax K-5 II
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-06-04
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 480 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 760 grams (1.68 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 All around 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 260 shots 980 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $830