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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH3
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released December 2010
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-7
  • New Model is Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-5 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic GH4 and Pentax K-5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and K-5 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The GH4 was announced 3 years later than the K-5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GH4 matches up against the K-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Pentax K-5

 GH4 K-5 
ReleasedFebruary 2014December 2010More recent by 39 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k921kClearer display (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic GH4

 K-5 GH4 

Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Pentax K-5

 GH4 K-5 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GH4 features physical measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GH4 versus the K-5.

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and K-5 is 66 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GH4 and K-5.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The GH4 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh tougher. The younger GH4 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Street photography camera
71
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proof
lighter than average in class (560g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-5 Sports photography highlights
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-5 Travel photography advice
77
lighter than average in class (560 grams)
environment proof
provides touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
65
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography features
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-5 Vlogging highlights
71
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
lighter than average in class (560 grams)
lack of image stabilization
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH4 and Pentax K-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Pentax K-5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Pentax K-5
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-02-07 2010-12-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IX Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech OLED TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 17.00 m (at ISO 200) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 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 560 grams (1.23 lb) 740 grams (1.63 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 74 82
DXO Color Depth rating 23.2 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 14.1
DXO Low light rating 791 1162
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 980 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,500 $800