Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q7

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax Q7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty close but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was revealed 4 years after the Q7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GH5S scores versus the Q7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Pentax Q7. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S enjoys external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax Q7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GH5S vs the Q7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and Q7 is 62 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and Q7.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH5S with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax Q7 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer GH5S provides a benefit in sensor innovation.