Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K-x
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
- Released September 2014
- Replaced the Panasonic GM1
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Introduced December 2009
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K-x Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic GM5 and Pentax K-x, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GM5 (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the GM5 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GM5 was brought out 4 years after the K-x which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the GM5 grades against the K-x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 & Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GM5 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Pentax K-x
GM5 | K-x | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | December 2009 | Newer by 58 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic GM5
K-x | GM5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Pentax K-x
GM5 | K-x | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GM5 has 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-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GM5 and Pentax K-x in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GM5 against the K-x.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GM5 and K-x is 91 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GM5 and K-x.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GM5 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic GM5 will deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GM5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Pentax K-x |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2014-09-15 | 2009-12-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.8fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 16.00 m |
Flash options | 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, Rear curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest 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) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 211g (0.47 lbs) | 580g (1.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 66 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 721 | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 1900 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLH7 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $966 | $600 |