Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-5
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Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Launched February 2016
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched December 2010
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-7
- New Model is Pentax K-5 IIs
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
Lets look closer at the Panasonic GF8 versus Pentax K-5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and K-5 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GF8 was brought out 5 years later than the K-5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GF8 grades versus the K-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Pentax K-5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Pentax K-5
GF8 | K-5 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | December 2010 | More recent by 63 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic GF8
K-5 | GF8 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Pentax K-5
GF8 | K-5 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GF8 offers outer dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic GF8 versus Pentax K-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GF8 and the K-5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and K-5 is 90 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF8 and K-5.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The GF8 uses the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF harder. The fresher GF8 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Pentax K-5 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2016-02-15 | 2010-12-18 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | 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 | 1/500 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.8 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 266g (0.59 lb) | 740g (1.63 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 980 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $549 | $800 |