Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-5 II
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Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
- Revealed June 2020
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched June 2013
- Old Model is Pentax K-5
Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic G100 and Pentax K-5 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe G100 was unveiled 7 years after the K-5 II which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G100 matches up vs the K-5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Pentax K-5 II. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Pentax K-5 II
G100 | K-5 II | |||
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Launched | June 2020 | June 2013 | More modern by 86 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 921k | Sharper screen (+919k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic G100
K-5 II | G100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Pentax K-5 II
G100 | K-5 II | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 features exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Check the Panasonic G100 and Pentax K-5 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G100 vs the K-5 II.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and K-5 II is 81 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and K-5 II.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G100 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G100 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher G100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Pentax K-5 II |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2020-06-24 | 2013-06-04 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,840k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/8000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x1920 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 352 gr (0.78 lb) | 760 gr (1.68 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 pictures | 980 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $698 | $830 |