Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF3
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Introduced March 2011
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax K-r Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax K-r, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is fairly close but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and K-r (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GF5 was announced 14 months after the K-r making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GF5 grades versus the K-r in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Pentax K-r
GF5 | K-r | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | March 2011 | Newer by 14 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic GF5
K-r | GF5 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Pentax K-r
GF5 | K-r | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF5 comes with physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax K-r in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GF5 vs the K-r.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and K-r is 89 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF5 and K-r.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The GF5 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The newer GF5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Pentax K-r |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-04-05 | 2011-03-11 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 267g (0.59 pounds) | 598g (1.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 50 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.5 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.0 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 573 | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 470 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $600 | $1,100 |