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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax KP

Portability
91
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Panasonic GM5
(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
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Pentax KP

 GM5 KP 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic GM5

 KP GM5 
LaunchedJanuary 2017September 2014Newer by 28 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Pentax KP

 GM5 KP 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical 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).

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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.

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GM5 and KP is 91 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography features
Pentax KP Portrait photography features
72
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Street photography advice
Pentax KP Street photography advice
76
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than others in class (211g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Sports photography info
Pentax KP Sports photography info
49
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
low fps (5.8 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
quiet mode (1/24,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery power (390 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Travel photography features
Pentax KP Travel photography features
71
lighter than others in class (211 grams)
has touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
low battery (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
62
environment proofing
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
bad battery power (390 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax KP Landscape photography highlights
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery (220 shots)
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery power (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Vlogging information
Pentax KP Vlogging information
35
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (211g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM5 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Pentax KP
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