Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K100D

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Pentax K100D. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.