Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS50 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the ZS50 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS50 was launched 20 months after the K-5 IIs which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS50 grades versus the K-5 IIs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS50 features external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS50 versus Pentax K-5 IIs in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS50 versus the K-5 IIs.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and K-5 IIs is 90 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS50 and K-5 IIs.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS50 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-5 IIs will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher ZS50 will have an advantage in sensor technology.