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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic GM1
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Introduced June 2011
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic GM5 and Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the GM5 (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the GM5 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GM5 was revealed 3 years later than the Q and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GM5 matches up vs the Q when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Pentax Q

 GM5 Q 
IntroducedSeptember 2014June 2011Fresher by 40 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic GM5

 Q GM5 

Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Pentax Q

 GM5 Q 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM5 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the GM5 against the Q.

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GM5 and Q is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GM5 and Q.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GM5 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GM5 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer GM5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q Portrait photography advice
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
45
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q as a Street photography camera
76
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than average in class (211 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (180g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Sports photography features
Pentax Q Sports photography features
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
max fps very slow (5.8 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than average in class (211g)
provides touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
lighter than competitors in class (180g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q Landscape photography highlights
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
51
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (211g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (180g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM5 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Pentax Q
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-09-15 2011-06-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Number of lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 5.8fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
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, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 47
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 11.1
DXO Low light score 721 189
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 230 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLH7 D-LI68
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/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $966 $695