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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K100D 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH4
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH5 II
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced December 2006
  • Later Model is Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K100D Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GH5 versus Pentax K100D, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and K100D (6MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The GH5 was unveiled 10 years later than the K100D and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GH5 grades versus the K100D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Pentax K100D

 GH5 K100D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017December 2006More recent by 123 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1620k210kCrisper screen (+1410k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic GH5

 K100D GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax K100D

 GH5 K100D 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 features outside 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) and the Pentax K100D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GH5 and the K100D.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 and K100D is 59 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5 and K100D.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GH5 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GH5 will provide you with more detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer GH5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
51
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5
Street photography with Pentax K100D
74
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
58
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
heavier than competitors (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
Sports photography with Pentax K100D
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography advice
Pentax K100D Travel photography advice
68
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
42
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (660g)
low resolution sensor (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K100D Landscape photography advice
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
52
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Vlogging information
Pentax K100D Vlogging information
75
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Pentax K100D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Pentax K100D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Pentax K100D
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-01-04 2006-12-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
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 reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 grams (1.60 lb) 660 grams (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 807 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/MMC card
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at release $1,298 $0