Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-5 IIs

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.