Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax KP

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic GH5 versus Pentax KP, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GH5 (20MP) and the KP (24MP) is relatively comparable but the GH5 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The GH5 was released within a month of the KP which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the GH5 scores vs the KP for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 and Pentax KP. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5 features physical dimensions 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 KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GH5 and the KP.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and KP is 59 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5 and KP.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GH5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax KP will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.