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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH4
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH5 II
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Introduced June 2011
  • Renewed by Pentax Q10
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and Q (12MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The GH5 was introduced 5 years after the Q which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GH5 scores versus the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Pentax Q

 GH5 Q 
IntroducedJanuary 2017June 2011Newer by 68 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kCrisper screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic GH5

 Q GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax Q

 GH5 Q 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5 comes with physical dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GH5 against the Q.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and Q is 59 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5 and Q.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GH5 will show more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher GH5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q Portrait photography advice
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
45
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q Street photography highlights
74
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (180 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
Sports photography with Pentax Q
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5
Travel photography with Pentax Q
68
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
57
lighter than average (180g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (230 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography features
Pentax Q Landscape photography features
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (410 shots)
51
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
Vlogging with Pentax Q
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (180g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Pentax Q
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Pentax Q
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-04 2011-06-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Number of lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash options 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, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000s
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 grams (1.60 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 77 47
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 11.1
DXO Low light rating 807 189
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 230 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch price $1,298 $695