Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-5 II
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF1
- Renewed by Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced June 2013
- Old Model is Pentax K-5
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GF2 versus Pentax K-5 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GF2 was unveiled 3 years before the K-5 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GF2 grades against the K-5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Pentax K-5 II. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Pentax K-5 II
GF2 | K-5 II | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic GF2
K-5 II | GF2 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | February 2011 | More modern by 27 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Pentax K-5 II
GF2 | K-5 II | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GF2 versus Pentax K-5 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GF2 and the K-5 II.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and K-5 II is 88 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GF2 and K-5 II.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF2 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-5 II will offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged GF2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Pentax K-5 II |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-02-24 | 2013-06-04 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 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 | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | - |
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 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 310g (0.68 pounds) | 760g (1.68 pounds) |
Physical 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 All around rating | 54 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 506 | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 980 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | 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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $330 | $830 |