Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched January 2014
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS35
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Older Model is Pentax K-5
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
ZS40 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | June 2013 | Fresher by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Panasonic ZS40
K-5 IIs | ZS40 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax K-5 IIs
ZS40 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ60 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2013-06-04 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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 | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with AR coating | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 240 gr (0.53 pounds) | 760 gr (1.68 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 980 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | 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 | One | One |
Launch price | $450 | $749 |