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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Revealed April 2019
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G85
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Superseded the Pentax K-7
  • New Model is Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-5 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic G95 and Pentax K-5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and K-5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G95 was manufactured 8 years after the K-5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G95 scores vs the K-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Pentax K-5

 G95 K-5 
IntroducedApril 2019December 2010Newer by 101 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k921kSharper screen (+319k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic G95

 K-5 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Pentax K-5

 G95 K-5 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G95 enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G95 and Pentax K-5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G95 and the K-5.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G95 and K-5 is 67 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G95 and K-5.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G95 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G95 will produce greater detail due to its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger G95 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography advice
Pentax K-5 Street photography advice
78
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G95
Sports photography with Pentax K-5
68
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography info
Pentax K-5 Travel photography info
73
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
65
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 as a Vlogging camera
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Pentax K-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Pentax K-5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Pentax K-5
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2019-04-05 2010-12-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,240k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 536g (1.18 pounds) 740g (1.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1162
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 980 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $998 $800