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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K100D S 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
  • Launched January 2017
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH5 II
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Released June 2007
  • Superseded the Pentax K100D
  • Replacement is Pentax K200D
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax K100D S, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The GH5 was brought out 9 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GH5 scores vs the K100D S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Pentax K100D S

 GH5 K100D S 
ReleasedJanuary 2017June 2007Fresher by 116 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1620k210kCrisper display (+1410k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic GH5

 K100D S GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax K100D S

 GH5 K100D S 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5 features external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GH5 and the K100D S.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and K100D S is 59 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5 and K100D S.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH5 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GH5 will provide extra detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent GH5 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography factors
76
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Street photography details
Pentax K100D S Street photography details
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Sports photography features
Pentax K100D S Sports photography features
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography features
Pentax K100D S Travel photography features
68
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (410 per charge)
45
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography info
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography info
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery life (410 per charge)
52
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
Vlogging with Pentax K100D S
75
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
9
no video recording
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Pentax K100D Super
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2017-01-04 2007-06-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
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 reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 grams (1.60 pounds) 646 grams (1.42 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 807 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Dual 1
Retail cost $1,298 $520