Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-5 II
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Introduced December 2013
- Successor is Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released June 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax K-5
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic GM1 versus Pentax K-5 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is relatively well matched but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GM1 was introduced 7 months after the K-5 II so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the GM1 matches up vs the K-5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 and Pentax K-5 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM1 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Pentax K-5 II
GM1 | K-5 II | |||
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Released | December 2013 | June 2013 | Newer by 7 months | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 921k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic GM1
K-5 II | GM1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax K-5 II
GM1 | K-5 II | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GM1 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GM1 versus Pentax K-5 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GM1 and the K-5 II.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and K-5 II is 93 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM1 and K-5 II.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GM1 has the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more recent GM1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Pentax K-5 II |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-12-19 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,036 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/50 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204 gr (0.45 lbs) | 760 gr (1.68 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.3 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | 660 | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 980 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $750 | $830 |