Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K-01

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax K-01, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the ZS5 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The ZS5 was launched 23 months earlier than the K-01 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS5 grades against the K-01 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS5 has got outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax K-01 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS5 versus the K-01.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and K-01 is 92 and 76 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS5 and K-01.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS5 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-01 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged ZS5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.