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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH4
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH5 II
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Pentax K-1

 GH5 K-1 
IntroducedJanuary 2017February 2016Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution1620k1037kSharper display (+583k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic GH5

 K-1 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax K-1

 GH5 K-1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display sizing

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

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

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography advice
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
85
has manual focus
megapixel count great (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Street photography highlights
74
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
above average high ISO (204,800)
more heavy than competition (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Sports photography features
Pentax K-1 Sports photography features
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery pack (410 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (4.4 frames/s)
not so great battery (760 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-1 Travel photography factors
68
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
53
weather proofing
megapixel count great (36MP)
not so great battery (760 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,010g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography features
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
bad battery pack (410 shots)
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (204,800)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
not so great battery (760 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
Vlogging with Pentax K-1
75
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (1,010g)
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Pentax K-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Pentax K-1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Pentax K-1
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2017-01-04 2016-02-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 25600 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 gr (1.60 lbs) 1010 gr (2.23 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 96
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 14.6
DXO Low light score 807 3280
Other
Battery life 410 shots 760 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Dual Dual
Cost at launch $1,298 $1,499