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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Updated by Panasonic GX8
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax K-5
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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic GX7 and Pentax K-5 IIs, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is pretty well matched but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The GX7 was manufactured 6 months later than the K-5 IIs and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GX7 matches up versus the K-5 IIs when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 GX7 K-5 IIs 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Panasonic GX7

 K-5 IIs GX7 

Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Pentax K-5 IIs

 GX7 K-5 IIs 
LaunchedNovember 2013June 2013Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GX7 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GX7 and Pentax K-5 IIs in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GX7 against the K-5 IIs.

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX7 and K-5 IIs is 81 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX7 and K-5 IIs.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The GX7 has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field harder.

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography information
71
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Street photography details
Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography details
82
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Sports photography information
Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography information
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
bad battery (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography factors
67
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery (350 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography details
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
bad battery (350 per charge)
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging factors
34
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX7 and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Pentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Pentax K-5 IIs
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-11-07 2013-06-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,765 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402g (0.89 lb) 760g (1.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 82
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 14.1
DXO Low light score 718 1208
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 980 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,000 $749