Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-x
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
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- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Announced January 2018
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Launched December 2009
Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-x Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-x Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Pentax K-x
GH5S | K-x | |||
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Launched | January 2018 | December 2009 | More modern by 98 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 230k | Clearer display (+1390k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic GH5S
K-x | GH5S |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax K-x
GH5S | K-x | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Pentax K-x |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2018-01-08 | 2009-12-23 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine 10 | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3680 x 2760 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 16.00 m |
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, Rear curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660 grams (1.46 lbs) | 580 grams (1.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 shots | 1900 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLF19 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Launch pricing | $2,498 | $600 |