Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax KP
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax KP 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
- Revealed September 2014
- Succeeded the Panasonic GM1
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Launched January 2017
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax KP Overview
Lets look much closer at the Panasonic GM5 versus Pentax KP, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GM5 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the GM5 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) offer different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GM5 was introduced 3 years before the KP which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GM5 scores versus the KP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax KP Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Pentax KP. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Pentax KP
GM5 | KP | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic GM5
KP | GM5 | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | September 2014 | Newer by 28 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Pentax KP
GM5 | KP | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GM5 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GM5 versus Pentax KP in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GM5 versus the KP.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GM5 and KP is 91 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM5 and KP.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GM5 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax KP will render more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged GM5 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | Pentax KP |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-09-15 | 2017-01-26 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 819200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/6000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/24000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.8 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 211 grams (0.47 pounds) | 703 grams (1.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 390 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLH7 | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $966 | $747 |