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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF5
  • New Model is Panasonic GF7
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax K-5
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is relatively comparable but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The GF6 was brought out about the same time to the K-5 IIs and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the GF6 grades vs the K-5 IIs with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 GF6 K-5 IIs 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Panasonic GF6

 K-5 IIs GF6 

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax K-5 IIs

 GF6 K-5 IIs 
ReleasedApril 2013June 2013Same age
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF6 offers physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the GF6 compared to the K-5 IIs.

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and K-5 IIs is 87 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and K-5 IIs.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The GF6 comes with the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging.

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography factors
64
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Street photography info
Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography info
77
screen tilts
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Sports photography camera
51
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Travel photography camera
69
supports focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
65
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography details
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Pentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Pentax K-5 IIs
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-04-08 2013-06-04
Physical type 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 measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 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
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech 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
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 323g (0.71 pounds) 760g (1.68 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 82
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 14.1
DXO Low light rating 622 1208
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 980 pictures
Battery type 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $326 $749