Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax ist DS2
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Announced June 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed August 2005
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax ist DS2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the ZS5 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.
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Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZS5 scores against the ist DS2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Pentax ist DS2
ZS5 | ist DS2 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | August 2005 | More recent by 59 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Panasonic ZS5
ist DS2 | ZS5 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax ist DS2
ZS5 | ist DS2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS5 has outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax ist DS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS5 against the ist DS2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS5 and ist DS2 is 92 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and ist DS2.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS5 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic ZS5 will give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher ZS5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Pentax ist DS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Pentax ist DS2 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ8 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2005-08-22 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | - |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 pounds) | 605g (1.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $300 | - |