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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Released April 2019
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Superseded the Panasonic G85
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Superseded the Pentax K-5
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic G95 versus Pentax K-5 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The G95 was unveiled 5 years after the K-5 II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G95 grades against the K-5 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Pentax K-5 II

 G95 K-5 II 
ReleasedApril 2019June 2013Newer by 72 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k921kCrisper display (+319k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic G95

 K-5 II G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Pentax K-5 II

 G95 K-5 II 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G95 provides 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) and the Pentax K-5 II has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G95 versus the K-5 II.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

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

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G95 and K-5 II.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G95 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic G95 will offer you greater detail having an extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer G95 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G95
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5 II
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography advice
Pentax K-5 II Street photography advice
78
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-5 II Sports photography advice
68
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography factors
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (20.3MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (290 per charge)
65
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5 II
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
terrible battery pack (290 per charge)
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Vlogging camera
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Pentax K-5 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Pentax K-5 II
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Pentax K-5 II
Also called Lumix DMC-G90 -
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2019-04-05 2013-06-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,240k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen 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 silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 480 (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 536 grams (1.18 pounds) 760 grams (1.68 pounds)
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 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1235
Other
Battery life 290 photos 980 photos
Battery type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $998 $830