Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K100D S

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic G5 versus Pentax K100D S, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G5 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the G5 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G5 grades against the K100D S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G5 provides external measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has proportions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G5 versus Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G5 and the K100D S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 and K100D S is 74 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 and K100D S.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G5 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G5 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger G5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.