Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K-30
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
- Announced September 2014
- Succeeded the Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced October 2012
- Updated by Pentax K-50
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Here is a complete review of the Panasonic GM5 and Pentax K-30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GM5 was revealed 23 months later than the K-30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GM5 scores vs the K-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Pentax K-30. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Pentax K-30
GM5 | K-30 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | October 2012 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic GM5
K-30 | GM5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Pentax K-30
GM5 | K-30 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GM5 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic GM5 and Pentax K-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the GM5 versus the K-30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GM5 and K-30 is 91 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GM5 and K-30.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The GM5 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh harder. The more modern GM5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Pentax K-30 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2014-09-15 | 2012-10-29 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Prime M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
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 | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.8 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 211 gr (0.47 lb) | 650 gr (1.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 721 | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 410 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLH7 | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $966 | $525 |