Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Launched June 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Launched March 2011
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K-r Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS5 versus Pentax K-r, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is relatively well matched but the ZS5 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe ZS5 was brought out 8 months earlier than the K-r so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS5 grades vs the K-r when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 & Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Pentax K-r
ZS5 | K-r |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic ZS5
K-r | ZS5 | |||
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Launched | March 2011 | June 2010 | Newer by 8 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax K-r
ZS5 | K-r | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS5 has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS5 versus Pentax K-r in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS5 vs the K-r.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and K-r is 92 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS5 and K-r.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The ZS5 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged ZS5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Pentax K-r |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ8 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2011-03-11 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 214g (0.47 pounds) | 598g (1.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $300 | $1,100 |