Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-1
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Introduced January 2018
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Replacement is Pentax K-1 II

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-1 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax K-1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The GH5S was announced 24 months later than the K-1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GH5S matches up against the K-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Pentax K-1
GH5S | K-1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2018 | ![]() | February 2016 | Fresher by 24 months |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer screen (+583k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic GH5S
K-1 | GH5S |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax K-1
GH5S | K-1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Same screen sizing |
Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S features outer measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax K-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GH5S against the K-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and K-1 is 62 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and K-1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH5S having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will give you greater detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GH5S will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Pentax K-1 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2018-01-08 | 2016-02-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine 10 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 36MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3680 x 2760 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 33 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 1,620 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 4.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 660 gr (1.46 pounds) | 1010 gr (2.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 images | 760 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | Dual | Dual |
Price at launch | $2,498 | $1,499 |