Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-5

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic GF2 and Pentax K-5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and K-5 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The GF2 was released 3 months later than the K-5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the GF2 grades vs the K-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 features exterior measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF2 and Pentax K-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GF2 against the K-5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and K-5 is 88 and 60 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and K-5.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-5 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.