Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax ist DS2
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Announced January 2018
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced August 2005
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On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax ist DS2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and ist DS2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GH5S was launched 12 years after the ist DS2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GH5S matches up versus the ist DS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Pentax ist DS2
| GH5S | ist DS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2018 |  | August 2005 | More modern by 151 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 210k | Clearer display (+1410k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Panasonic GH5S
| ist DS2 | GH5S |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax ist DS2
| GH5S | ist DS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. 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 ist DS2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GH5S versus the ist DS2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and ist DS2 is 62 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and ist DS2.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH5S due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic GH5S will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The younger GH5S will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Pentax ist DS2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Pentax ist DS2 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2018-01-08 | 2005-08-22 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 3680 x 2760 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| 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 |
| Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,620 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash options | 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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 | - |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | - |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | No |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 660 gr (1.46 pounds) | 605 gr (1.33 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | - |
| Type 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) | SD/MMC card |
| Card slots | 2 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $2,498 | - |