Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax K20D

Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax K20D, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and K20D (15MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and K20D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GH5 was introduced 8 years after the K20D which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GH5 grades against the K20D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 & Pentax K20D. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 features physical 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 K20D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax K20D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GH5 vs the K20D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GH5 and K20D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5 and K20D.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH5 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GH5 will deliver greater detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern GH5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.