Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-1

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5 was announced 11 months later than the K-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GH5 scores vs the K-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 and Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH5 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5 offers physical dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH5 vs the K-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and K-1 is 59 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5 and K-1.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-1 will provide you with more detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GH5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.