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Panasonic G5 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Later Model is Panasonic G6
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Panasonic G5 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic G5 vs Pentax MX-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the G5 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the G5 (Four Thirds) and MX-1 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizing.

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The G5 was introduced 11 months prior to the MX-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G5 scores versus the MX-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Pentax MX-1

 G5 MX-1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic G5

 MX-1 G5 
RevealedJuly 2013July 2012More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Pentax MX-1

 G5 MX-1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution920k920kThe same display resolution

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G5 has physical dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G5 vs Pentax MX-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G5 compared to the MX-1.

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 and MX-1 is 74 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 and MX-1.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic G5 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older G5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G5 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G5 Portrait photography info
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography info
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
42
manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G5 Street photography information
Pentax MX-1 Street photography information
66
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (396g)
65
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Sports photography camera
51
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (290 per charge)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Travel photography camera
66
has focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (396 grams)
61
better than average battery pack (290 per charge)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (391 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G5 Landscape photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography factors
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (290 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G5
Vlogging with Pentax MX-1
62
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (396 grams)
33
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (391 grams)
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Panasonic G5 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G5 and Pentax MX-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5Pentax MX-1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Pentax MX-1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-07-17 2013-07-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.50 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 396 grams (0.87 lb) 391 grams (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 49
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 11.3
DXO Low light score 618 208
Other
Battery life 320 images 290 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $699 $400