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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-7 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 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
Pentax K-7
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Pentax K-7

 GH5 K-7 
RevealedJanuary 2017October 2009More recent by 89 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k921kClearer screen (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic GH5

 K-7 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax K-7

 GH5 K-7 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography information
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
73
has manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Street photography highlights
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Sports photography camera
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography information
Pentax K-7 Travel photography information
68
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
65
environment proofing
good MP (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography features
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-7 as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Pentax K-7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Pentax K-7
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