Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax K-5
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Launched January 2017
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed December 2010
- Replaced the Pentax K-7
- Refreshed by Pentax K-5 IIs
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Panasonic GX850 versus Pentax K-5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is relatively similar but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and K-5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GX850 was introduced 6 years later than the K-5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GX850 scores versus the K-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Pentax K-5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Pentax K-5
GX850 | K-5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | December 2010 | Fresher by 74 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic GX850
K-5 | GX850 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Pentax K-5
GX850 | K-5 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX850 features physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic GX850 versus Pentax K-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GX850 and the K-5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX850 and K-5 is 90 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX850 and K-5.
All in all, both cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GX850 has the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The newer GX850 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Pentax K-5 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 | - |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2017-01-04 | 2010-12-18 |
Body design | 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 dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor 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 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
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 | 49 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) | 740 gr (1.63 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 73 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.2 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | 586 | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 shots | 980 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $548 | $800 |