Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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- Superseded the Pentax K-5
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
GX7 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Panasonic GX7
K-5 IIs | GX7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Pentax K-5 IIs
GX7 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | June 2013 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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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 |