Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K100D S 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
- Introduced September 2014
- Previous Model is Panasonic GM1
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- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
- Announced June 2007
- Old Model is Pentax K100D
- Replacement is Pentax K200D
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K100D S Overview
Below, we are matching up the Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K100D S, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the GM5 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the GM5 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe GM5 was released 7 years after the K100D S which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the GM5 grades against the K100D S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Pentax K100D S
GM5 | K100D S | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | June 2007 | More modern by 88 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 210k | Crisper display (+711k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic GM5
K100D S | GM5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Pentax K100D S
GM5 | K100D S | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. 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 K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GM5 against the K100D S.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and K100D S is 91 and 65 respectively.
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GM5 and K100D S.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GM5 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GM5 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent GM5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Pentax K100D Super | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Pentax K100D Super |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-09-15 | 2007-06-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.8fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
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 reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 211 gr (0.47 lbs) | 646 gr (1.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 721 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | - |
Battery style | 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $966 | $520 |