Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-x

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-x, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the K-x (12MP) is very well matched but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The GH5S was released 8 years after the K-x which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GH5S grades against the K-x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S comes with outside measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has sizing of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GH5S versus the K-x.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and K-x is 62 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and K-x.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH5S featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-x will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent GH5S is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.