Pentax K-5 II vs Zeiss ZX1

Here, we are reviewing the Pentax K-5 II vs Zeiss ZX1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Zeiss. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-5 II (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the K-5 II (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The K-5 II was launched 6 years before the ZX1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the K-5 II scores versus the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 II & Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 II Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 II has outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 II vs Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the K-5 II against the ZX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 II and ZX1 is 60 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 II and ZX1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-5 II because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 21MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K-5 II will be behind with regard to sensor technology.