Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax K100D S

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax K100D S, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The GF5 was manufactured 4 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GF5 scores against the K100D S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF5 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GF5 and the K100D S.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and K100D S is 89 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF5 and K100D S.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GF5 will offer more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer GF5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.