Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K-30

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K-30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is fairly close but the G5 (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The G5 was manufactured 3 months before the K-30 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the G5 matches up against the K-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 & Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G5 features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G5 compared to the K-30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and K-30 is 74 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 and K-30.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The G5 provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field trickier.