Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is relatively comparable but the ZS40 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS40 was revealed 8 months later than the K-5 IIs so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS40 grades against the K-5 IIs with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS40 provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS40 vs the K-5 IIs.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and K-5 IIs is 90 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS40 and K-5 IIs.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS40 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS40 will produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer ZS40 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.