Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-5 II

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.