Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 was introduced 5 years before the K-5 IIs which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G1 grades versus the K-5 IIs in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G1 has outer measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the G1 against the K-5 IIs.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and K-5 IIs is 82 and 60 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 and K-5 IIs.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G1 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-5 IIs will provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged G1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.