Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K-x

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic G5 versus Pentax K-x, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the G5 (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the G5 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The G5 was introduced 2 years after the K-x which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G5 matches up vs the K-x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Pentax K-x. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G5 features outer dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has sizing of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G5 versus Pentax K-x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G5 compared to the K-x.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G5 and K-x is 74 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 and K-x.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G5 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G5 will produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer G5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.