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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost 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 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax K-5
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GH5S versus Pentax K-5 IIs, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The GH5S was revealed 4 years after the K-5 IIs which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GH5S grades versus the K-5 IIs in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 GH5S K-5 IIs 
RevealedJanuary 2018June 2013More modern by 56 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k921kCrisper screen (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 K-5 IIs GH5S 

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

 GH5S K-5 IIs 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S has got external measurements 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 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S versus Pentax K-5 IIs in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GH5S and the K-5 IIs.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and K-5 IIs is 62 and 60 respectively.

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

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and K-5 IIs.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH5S with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-5 IIs will deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent GH5S provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Portrait photography camera
62
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography information
Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography information
68
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Sports photography camera
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography information
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography information
61
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
65
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography advice
63
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging factors
Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging factors
68
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Pentax K-5 IIs
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2018-01-08 2013-06-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3680 x 2760 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display 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
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 480 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 760g (1.68 lb)
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 rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1208
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 980 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two 1
Retail cost $2,498 $749