Panasonic G3 vs Pentax K-5 II

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic G3 vs Pentax K-5 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is very close but the G3 (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The G3 was revealed 23 months prior to the K-5 II making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G3 grades versus the K-5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Pentax K-5 II. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G3 has exterior dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the G3 compared to the K-5 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and K-5 II is 83 and 60 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and K-5 II.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The G3 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The more aged G3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.