Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-5 II

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic GH4 versus Pentax K-5 II, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is pretty well matched but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The GH4 was introduced 9 months later than the K-5 II and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the GH4 matches up against the K-5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Pentax K-5 II. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH4 offers outer dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while 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).

See the Panasonic GH4 versus Pentax K-5 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GH4 vs the K-5 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and K-5 II is 66 and 60 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH4 and K-5 II.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GH4 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The newer GH4 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.