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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH4
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5 II
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-5
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GH5 was released 3 years after the K-5 IIs which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GH5 scores against the K-5 IIs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 GH5 K-5 IIs 
RevealedJanuary 2017June 2013More modern by 44 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k921kCrisper screen (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Panasonic GH5

 K-5 IIs GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax K-5 IIs

 GH5 K-5 IIs 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 comes with outside dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax K-5 IIs in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH5 against the K-5 IIs.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and K-5 IIs is 59 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5 and K-5 IIs.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic GH5 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent GH5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography factors
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Street photography camera
74
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography advice
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
terrible battery power (410 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Travel photography camera
68
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
65
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Vlogging details
Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging details
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Pentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Pentax K-5 IIs
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2017-01-04 2013-06-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 gr (1.60 lb) 760 gr (1.68 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 77 82
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 14.1
DXO Low light rating 807 1208
Other
Battery life 410 shots 980 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Launch pricing $1,298 $749