Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax K-1 II

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GF5 versus Pentax K-1 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and K-1 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF5 was revealed 6 years earlier than the K-1 II and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GF5 grades versus the K-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF5 provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GF5 compared to the K-1 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and K-1 II is 89 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GF5 and K-1 II.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF5 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-1 II will give extra detail because of its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older GF5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.