Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax MX-1

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax MX-1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and MX-1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH5 was released 3 years later than the MX-1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GH5 scores against the MX-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 and Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 enjoys external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GH5 vs the MX-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and MX-1 is 59 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5 and MX-1.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH5 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GH5 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer GH5 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.