Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-5

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.

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.

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.

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

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.