Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-3 II

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax K-3 II, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GH5 (20MP) and the K-3 II (24MP) is pretty comparable but the GH5 (Four Thirds) and K-3 II (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5 was introduced 21 months later than the K-3 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GH5 matches up vs the K-3 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 and Pentax K-3 II. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH5 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5 has got external measurements 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-3 II has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax K-3 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GH5 versus the K-3 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GH5 and K-3 II is 59 and 59 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5 and K-3 II.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH5 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-3 II will provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern GH5 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.