Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K-01

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GM5 versus Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GM5 was announced 2 years after the K-01 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GM5 grades vs the K-01 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GM5 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GM5 versus Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GM5 versus the K-01.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and K-01 is 91 and 76 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GM5 and K-01.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GM5 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher. The more modern GM5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.