Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K10D

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic GH5S versus Pentax K10D, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the K10D (10MP) is relatively close but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was manufactured 11 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GH5S grades versus the K10D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S features physical dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the GH5S versus the K10D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and K10D is 62 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and K10D.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The GH5S comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The younger GH5S should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.