Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-5

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic G1 versus Pentax K-5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and K-5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The G1 was announced 23 months earlier than the K-5 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G1 matches up versus the K-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Pentax K-5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G1 offers external measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G1 versus Pentax K-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G1 compared to the K-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and K-5 is 82 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 and K-5.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G1 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-5 will produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged G1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.