Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-7
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
(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 Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Revealed January 2017
- Older Model is Panasonic GH4
- Refreshed by Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed October 2009
- New Model is Pentax K-5

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-7 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax K-7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

The GH5 was revealed 7 years later than the K-7 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GH5 scores vs the K-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 & Pentax K-7. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH5 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Pentax K-7
GH5 | K-7 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | ![]() | October 2009 | More recent by 89 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+699k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic GH5
K-7 | GH5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax K-7
GH5 | K-7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5 comes with exterior measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax K-7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GH5 compared to the K-7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and K-7 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5 and K-7.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH5 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GH5 will render greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher GH5 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | Pentax K-7 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2017-01-04 | 2009-10-02 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4672 x 3104 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 2000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 13.00 m |
Flash settings | 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, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 725g (1.60 lb) | 750g (1.65 lb) |
Physical 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 All around rating | 77 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.9 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 807 | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 980 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Retail price | $1,298 | $599 |