Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax K-5 II
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Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
- Released March 2011
- Older Model is Panasonic GH1
- Refreshed by Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Older Model is Pentax K-5
Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic GH2 and Pentax K-5 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is very comparable but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GH2 was introduced 3 years earlier than the K-5 II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GH2 scores vs the K-5 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 & Pentax K-5 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH2 Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Pentax K-5 II
GH2 | K-5 II | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic GH2
K-5 II | GH2 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | March 2011 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GH2 and Pentax K-5 II
GH2 | K-5 II | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH2 comes with external measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GH2 and Pentax K-5 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the GH2 vs the K-5 II.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH2 and K-5 II is 70 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH2 and K-5 II.
As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The GH2 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The older GH2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | Pentax K-5 II |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2011-03-23 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.60 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 442 grams (0.97 pounds) | 760 grams (1.68 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 60 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 655 | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 980 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $1,000 | $830 |