Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-5
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 & Pentax K-5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH4 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Pentax K-5
GH4 | K-5 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | December 2010 | More recent by 39 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 921k | Clearer display (+115k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic GH4
K-5 | GH4 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Pentax K-5
GH4 | K-5 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
See the Panasonic GH4 and Pentax K-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Pentax K-5 | |
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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 |