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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2018
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-5
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 II, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was released 4 years later than the K-5 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the GH5S scores vs the K-5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Pentax K-5 II

 GH5S K-5 II 
ReleasedJanuary 2018June 2013More recent by 56 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k921kClearer display (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic GH5S

 K-5 II GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax K-5 II

 GH5S K-5 II 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S has outer dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GH5S against the K-5 II.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and K-5 II is 62 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and K-5 II.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH5S featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-5 II will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GH5S will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5 II
62
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography features
Pentax K-5 II Street photography features
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography details
Pentax K-5 II Sports photography details
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Travel photography camera
61
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
65
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography advice
63
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging factors
Pentax K-5 II Vlogging factors
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
does not have image stabilization
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Pentax K-5 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPentax K-5 II
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Pentax K-5 II
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2018-01-08 2013-06-04
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 measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - 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
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lbs) 760 grams (1.68 lbs)
Physical 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 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1235
Other
Battery life 440 photos 980 photos
Type 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 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Retail cost $2,498 $830