Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K-5

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K-5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is pretty similar but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and K-5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The GM5 was unveiled 3 years later than the K-5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GM5 grades against the K-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 & Pentax K-5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM5 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GM5 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GM5 compared to the K-5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GM5 and K-5 is 91 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM5 and K-5.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GM5 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The younger GM5 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.