Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax K-r

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.