Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-5 II
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Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
- Announced May 2015
- Replaced the Panasonic G6
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released June 2013
- Older Model is Pentax K-5
Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-5 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is relatively well matched but the G7 (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe G7 was revealed 24 months later than the K-5 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G7 grades versus the K-5 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Pentax K-5 II. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Pentax K-5 II
G7 | K-5 II | |||
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Released | May 2015 | June 2013 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic G7
K-5 II | G7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Pentax K-5 II
G7 | K-5 II | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G7 enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-5 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G7 versus the K-5 II.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and K-5 II is 71 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and K-5 II.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The G7 has the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF harder. The newer G7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Pentax K-5 II |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2015-05-19 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 410 gr (0.90 lb) | 760 gr (1.68 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 980 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $800 | $830 |