Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-5

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic G7 versus Pentax K-5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the G7 (Four Thirds) and K-5 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 was unveiled 4 years after the K-5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G7 grades against the K-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Pentax K-5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G7 has outside measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G7 against the K-5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G7 and K-5 is 71 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and K-5.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The G7 provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field harder. The fresher G7 provides an edge in sensor innovation.