Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

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.

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.

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.

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.