Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-5

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is fairly close but the G6 (Four Thirds) and K-5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The G6 was revealed 2 years after the K-5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the G6 grades versus the K-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Pentax K-5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G6 vs the K-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and K-5 is 74 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and K-5.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The G6 comes with the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The newer G6 will have an edge in sensor technology.