Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic G6 and Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is pretty comparable but the G6 (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G6 scores against the K-5 IIs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G6 and Pentax K-5 IIs in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G6 versus the K-5 IIs.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G6 and K-5 IIs is 74 and 60 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G6 and K-5 IIs.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The G6 features the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging.