Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Q7

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the G5 (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the G5 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The G5 was brought out 12 months prior to the Q7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G5 scores vs the Q7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G5 features outer 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) whilst the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G5 vs Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the G5 versus the Q7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and Q7 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 and Q7.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G5 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic G5 will deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older G5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.