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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax KP

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax KP 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
  • Released January 2017
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH4
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH5 II
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2017
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax KP Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Pentax KP

 GH5 KP 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k921kClearer screen (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic GH5

 KP GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax KP

 GH5 KP 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2017Same generation
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax KP size comparison

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

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography advice
Pentax KP Portrait photography advice
76
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax KP as a Street photography camera
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
Sports photography with Pentax KP
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery (410 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/24,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery life (390 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography advice
Pentax KP Travel photography advice
68
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery (410 CIPA)
61
weather proof
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery life (390 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax KP as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery (410 per charge)
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (819,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
low battery life (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Vlogging highlights
Pentax KP Vlogging highlights
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Pentax KP
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Pentax KP
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2017-01-04 2017-01-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 819200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/24000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725g (1.60 pounds) 703g (1.55 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 390 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Dual One
Launch pricing $1,298 $747