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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q

Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Released June 2011
  • Later Model is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the Q (12MP) is very comparable but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was brought out 6 years after the Q which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the GH5S scores versus the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Pentax Q

 GH5S Q 
ReleasedJanuary 2018June 2011Newer by 80 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic GH5S

 Q GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax Q

 GH5S Q 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S has got outside dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GH5S compared to the Q.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and Q is 62 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and Q.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax Q will show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher GH5S is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q as a Portrait photography camera
61
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
45
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
Street photography with Pentax Q
68
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (180g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography features
Pentax Q Sports photography features
55
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
Travel photography with Pentax Q
61
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
57
lighter than competitors in class (180g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (230 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
Landscape photography with Pentax Q
63
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging advice
Pentax Q Vlogging advice
67
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
does not have image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (180 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPentax Q
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Pentax Q
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-01-08 2011-06-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3680 x 2760 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 160 125
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash settings 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, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 230 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two 1
Pricing at launch $2,498 $695