Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax XG-1

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was released 5 years earlier than the XG-1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS5 scores versus the XG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Pentax XG-1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS5 comes with exterior 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) and the Pentax XG-1 has proportions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS5 versus the XG-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and XG-1 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS5 and XG-1.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older ZS5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.