Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is fairly comparable but the G7 (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 was introduced 24 months later than the K-5 IIs making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G7 scores against the K-5 IIs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G7 offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G7 against the K-5 IIs.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and K-5 IIs is 71 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and K-5 IIs.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The G7 provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The fresher G7 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.