Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-1 II

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-1 II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and K-1 II (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The GH5 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the K-1 II which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GH5 scores versus the K-1 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH5 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5 features exterior measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GH5 against the K-1 II.

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

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 and K-1 II.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GH5 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will result in greater detail having an extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older GH5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.