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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2018
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released December 2010
  • Older Model is Pentax K-7
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic GH5S versus Pentax K-5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and K-5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was introduced 7 years later than the K-5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the GH5S grades against the K-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Pentax K-5

 GH5S K-5 
ReleasedJanuary 2018December 2010Fresher by 86 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k921kCrisper display (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic GH5S

 K-5 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax K-5

 GH5S K-5 
Manually focus More precise focus

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S provides external measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH5S versus Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GH5S vs the K-5.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and K-5 is 62 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and K-5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH5S having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-5 will give extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher GH5S is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography details
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography details
62
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography advice
Pentax K-5 Street photography advice
68
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography info
Pentax K-5 Sports photography info
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
no phase detect auto focus
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-5 Travel photography highlights
61
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
65
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5
63
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5S
Vlogging with Pentax K-5
68
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detection focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
no image stabilization
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Pentax K-5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPentax K-5
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Pentax K-5
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2018-01-08 2010-12-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 10 Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3680 x 2760 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 740 gr (1.63 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 Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1162
Other
Battery life 440 photos 980 photos
Battery format 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 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Price at release $2,498 $800