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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax KP

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2017
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax KP Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic GH5S versus Pentax KP, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and KP (24MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was unveiled 12 months after the KP and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GH5S scores versus the KP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Pentax KP

 GH5S KP 
IntroducedJanuary 2018January 2017More modern by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k921kSharper screen (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic GH5S

 KP GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax KP

 GH5S KP 
Manually focus More exact focus

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S offers outside measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH5S against the KP.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax KP size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and KP is 62 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and KP.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH5S with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax KP will offer you more detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GH5S should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
Portrait photography with Pentax KP
62
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
Street photography with Pentax KP
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
silent shooting (1/24,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery pack (390 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography advice
Pentax KP Travel photography advice
61
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
62
environment proofing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (390 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax KP as a Landscape photography camera
63
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
78
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (819,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery pack (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging features
Pentax KP Vlogging features
68
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
no image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPentax KP
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Pentax KP
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2018-01-08 2017-01-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 10 PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3680 x 2760 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 819200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/24000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lbs) 703g (1.55 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 images 390 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Two Single
Launch price $2,498 $747