Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GH2 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is relatively close but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH2 was announced 3 years prior to the K-5 IIs which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GH2 scores versus the K-5 IIs when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH2 comes with outside dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GH2 versus Pentax K-5 IIs in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GH2 versus the K-5 IIs.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GH2 and K-5 IIs is 70 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH2 and K-5 IIs.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GH2 includes the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The more aged GH2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.