Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic GF8 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is very similar but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The GF8 was released 2 years later than the K-5 IIs and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GF8 scores vs the K-5 IIs in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF8 has got 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 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF8 versus Pentax K-5 IIs 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 during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GF8 against the K-5 IIs.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and K-5 IIs is 90 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and K-5 IIs.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The GF8 features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The younger GF8 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.