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Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G3
  • Renewed by Panasonic G6
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced December 2006
  • New Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K100D Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K100D, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the G5 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the G5 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The G5 was manufactured 5 years later than the K100D and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the G5 matches up vs the K100D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Pentax K100D

 G5 K100D 
AnnouncedJuly 2012December 2006Fresher by 69 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k210kCrisper display (+710k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic G5

 K100D G5 

Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Pentax K100D

 G5 K100D 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G5 provides external measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K100D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G5 versus the K100D.

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and K100D is 74 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 and K100D.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G5 will offer extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent G5 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G5 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K100D Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G5 Street photography features
Pentax K100D Street photography features
66
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (396 grams)
58
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
heavier than competition (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G5 Sports photography details
Pentax K100D Sports photography details
51
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G5
Travel photography with Pentax K100D
66
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (396 grams)
42
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (660g)
MP count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G5 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K100D Landscape photography factors
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G5
Vlogging with Pentax K100D
62
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (396 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G5 and Pentax K100D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5Pentax K100D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Pentax K100D
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-07-17 2006-12-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396g (0.87 pounds) 660g (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $699 $0