Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-5 II

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.