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Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Pentax K-5 II

 G7 K-5 II 
ReleasedMay 2015June 2013Fresher by 24 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper 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 

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Pentax K-5 II

 G7 K-5 II 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography details
72
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G7 Street photography features
Pentax K-5 II Street photography features
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 Sports photography information
Pentax K-5 II Sports photography information
55
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G7 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography factors
71
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (350 shots)
65
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G7 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography advice
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Vlogging camera
72
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Pentax K-5 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Pentax K-5 II
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