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Panasonic GH5 II vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Panasonic GH5 II vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released July 2021
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH5
  • Successor is Panasonic GH6
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax K-5
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Panasonic GH5 II vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GH5 II and Pentax K-5 II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the GH5 II (20MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the GH5 II (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5 II was brought out 8 years later than the K-5 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the GH5 II matches up against the K-5 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Pentax K-5 II

 GH5 II K-5 II 
AnnouncedJuly 2021June 2013More recent by 100 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k921kSharper display (+919k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic GH5 II

 K-5 II GH5 II 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 II and Pentax K-5 II

 GH5 II K-5 II 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Panasonic GH5 II vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 II provides outside measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH5 II and Pentax K-5 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH5 II and the K-5 II.

Panasonic GH5 II vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5 II and K-5 II is 59 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 II vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 II vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5 II and K-5 II.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GH5 II because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GH5 II will offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GH5 II is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5 II vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 II vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 II vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5 II
Street photography with Pentax K-5 II
74
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH5 II
Sports photography with Pentax K-5 II
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II Travel photography features
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography features
69
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery (400 per charge)
65
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II Landscape photography info
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography info
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery (400 per charge)
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Vlogging camera
76
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (4992 x 3744 pixels)
includes mic jack
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Panasonic GH5 II vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 II and Pentax K-5 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 IIPentax K-5 II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II Pentax K-5 II
Also called as Lumix DC-GH5M2 -
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2021-07-30 2013-06-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 108 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 4992x3744 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 727g (1.60 pounds) 760g (1.68 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 82
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 14.1
DXO Low light score 1136 1235
Other
Battery life 400 shots 980 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLK22 D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Retail cost $1,700 $830