Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K-5 II

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic GM5 versus Pentax K-5 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is very close but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The GM5 was introduced 16 months later than the K-5 II making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GM5 grades versus the K-5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 & Pentax K-5 II. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GM5 Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GM5 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GM5 versus the K-5 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and K-5 II is 91 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GM5 and K-5 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The GM5 comes with the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF harder. The newer GM5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.