Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-5
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Announced February 2011
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF1
- Successor is Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched December 2010
- Older Model is Pentax K-7
- Newer Model is Pentax K-5 IIs
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Pentax K-5
GF2 | K-5 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic GF2
K-5 | GF2 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Pentax K-5
GF2 | K-5 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | December 2010 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Pentax K-5 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2011-02-24 | 2010-12-18 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 310g (0.68 lbs) | 740g (1.63 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | 506 | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 980 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $330 | $800 |