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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q7

Portability
62 Imaging
50 Features
82 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Increase 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 Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 GH5S Q7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018August 2013More modern by 54 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kSharper screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic GH5S

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 GH5S Q7 
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q7 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and Q7 is 62 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography info
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography info
62
 manual focus
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has face detection focus
 saves RAW files
 megapixel count low (10MP)
48
 manual focus
 above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
 features face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
68
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 weather proof
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 no image stabilization
69
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than others in class (200g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography details
Pentax Q7 Sports photography details
56
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
32
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features tracking focus
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography info
Pentax Q7 Travel photography info
61
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 screen is selfie friendly
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
60
 lighter than others in class (200 grams)
 flash built-in
 not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography details
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography details
63
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2")
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 no low pass filter
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 weather proof
 two card slots
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
55
 manual focus
 change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 exports RAW formats
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 not so great battery power (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging factors
Pentax Q7 Vlogging factors
68
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 has face detection focus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external microphone socket
 no image stabilization
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (200g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no microphone port
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Pentax Q7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPentax Q7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Pentax Q7
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-01-08 2013-08-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3680 x 2760 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Available lenses 107 8
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
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 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $2,498 $480