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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K110D

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2018
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released May 2006
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K110D Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic GH5S versus Pentax K110D, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and K110D (6MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was launched 11 years after the K110D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GH5S grades versus the K110D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Pentax K110D

 GH5S K110D 
ReleasedJanuary 2018May 2006Newer by 142 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1620k210kClearer display (+1410k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Panasonic GH5S

 K110D GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax K110D

 GH5S K110D 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S features physical dimensions 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 K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH5S versus Pentax K110D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GH5S versus the K110D.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and K110D is 62 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and K110D.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic GH5S will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher GH5S is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Portrait photography camera
62
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography advice
Pentax K110D Street photography advice
68
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Sports photography camera
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
no phase detect auto focus
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
45
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Landscape photography camera
63
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5S
Vlogging with Pentax K110D
68
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Pentax K110D
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPentax K110D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Pentax K110D
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2018-01-08 2006-05-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 3680 x 2760 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
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 reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
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 -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lbs) 585 grams (1.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots -
Form of battery 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 recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/MMC card
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch price $2,498 $1,000