Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-5 II

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic G6 and Pentax K-5 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is fairly close but the G6 (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The G6 was unveiled very close to the K-5 II so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G6 grades versus the K-5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G6 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G6 and Pentax K-5 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G6 against the K-5 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and K-5 II is 74 and 60 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and K-5 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The G6 has got the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging.