Ricoh Pentax K-5 IIS 16MP DSLR Camera vs Panasonic Lumix DC GH5GA 20.33MP DSLR Camera comparison

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key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels16 MP20.33 MP
Sensor TypeCMOSMOS
Display Size3 inch3.1 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Display Type-TFT LCD
Touchscreen-Yes
general
BrandRicohPanasonic
ModelPentax K-5 IIS 16MP DSLR CameraLumix DC GH5GA 20.33MP DSLR Camera
Model NamePentax K-5 IISLumix DC GH5GA
SeriesPentaxLumix
ColorBlackBlack
SLR VariantDa18-135 Mm Wr Lens-
TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels16 MP20.33 MP
Tripod SocketYes-
Dimensions(WxHxD)13.1 x 7.3 x 9.7 cm138.5 x 98.1 x 87.4 mm
Face DetectionYesYes
Wide AngleYesYes
Lens AttachmentBody+18-135mm-
Temperature0 to 100 to 40
Model Number-DC GH5GA
Weight-725 GM
Maximum Burst-Yes
Accessory Shoe-Hot Shoe
sensor features
Sensor TypeCMOSMOS
ISO RatingISO 100 - 12800-
Sensor TechnologyCMOSLive MOS Sensor
Other Sensor FeaturesCMOS with Primary Color Filter and Integrated Shake / Dust Reduction Sensor Movement System, Color Depth 8-bits / Channel JPG, 14-bits / Channel RAW, DR II (Ultrasonic Vibration to Low Pass Filter) with Dust Alert Function-
Sensor Size-17.3 x 13.0 mm
Maximum ISO-12800 ISO
Maximum FPS-180
lens features
Manual FocusYesYes
Color FilterPrimary RGB Color FilterPrimary color filter
Other Lens FeaturesUsable Lenses Pentax KAF 3, KAF 2, KAF and KA (K Mount, 35 mm Screwmount, 645 / 67 Med Format Lenses Useable with Adapter and Restrictions, SDM Function, Power Zoom Function-
Lens Mount-Micro Four Thirds mount
Digital Zoom-2x
Optical Zoom-4x
Aperture Range-1 EV
Dust Reduction-Yes
viewfinder features
View FinderYesYes
Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5 m-4.0 - +3.0 dpt
Other Viewfinder FeaturesStandard Focusing Screen Natural Bright Matte III (Interchangeable), Depth of Field Preview Optical (Diaphragm Stop-down), Digital Live View-
View Finder Type-OLED Live View Finder 3,680k dots
Viewfinder Coverage-100%
Viewfinder Magnification-Approx. 1.52x / 0.76x 35mm camera equivalent with 50 mm lens at infinity -1.0 m-1
Viewfinder Eye Point-21 mm
focus features
Focus ModeAF Single (with Focus Lock, Focus / Shutter Priority Selectable, AF Continuous with Focus / FPS Priority Selectable) ManualAFS Single / AFF Flexible / AFC Continuous / MF
Auto FocusYesYes
Metering ModesCenter Weighted, SpotMultiple / Center Weighted / Spot
White BalancingAuto Preset Modes Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, Manual Mode (S) 3 Manual and 3 Kelvin Temperature Presets Available, Copy WB Settings from a Captured Image AvailableAWB / AWBc / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting 1, 2, 3, 4
Other Focus FeaturesFocus Point Adjustment Auto 11 Point, Auto 5 Point, User-selectable, Center, AF Assist via Dedicated LED AF Assist Lamp, Safox X TTL Phase-difference 11 Point (9 Cross) Wide Autofocus System with Light Wavelength Sensor, Autofocus Contrast + Face Detection, Contrast Detection, Phase Difference-
Focus Range-EV -4 - 18 ISO100 equivalent
exposure features
Exposure Compensation5 EV (1/3, 1/2 Steps Selectable)1/3 EV step
Exposure Mode-Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
AE Lock/Exposure Lock-Yes
Spot Meter-Yes
Manual Exposure-Yes
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled, Vertical-run, Focal-plane ShutterFocal-plane shutter
Self-timerYesYes
Shutter Speed-Still image Bulb Max. 30 minutes, 1/8,000 - 60
Continuous Shots-Approx. 150 min
flash features
External FlashYes-
Flash ModesOn, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, WirelessAuto*, Auto/Red-eye Reduction*, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off * For iA, iA+ only.
Flash CompensationFlash Exposure Compensation -2 to 1 EV (1/2 Steps)1/3EV step 3EV
Other Flash FeaturesExternal Flash Hotshoe (P-TTL), High-speed Sync and Wireless with Pentax Dedicated Flash, X-sync Socket at 1/180 sec-
Built-in Flash-Yes
image features
Image FormatRAW, PEF, DNG, JPG (EXIF 2.21), DCF 2 Compliant, DPOF, PIM IIIJPEG DCF, Exif 2.31, RAW
Gross Pixel16.9 MP21.77 MP
Red Eye ReductionYesYes
Image StabilizerYesYes
Image Sizing4928 x 3264 (16 M), 3936 x 2624 (10 M), 3072 x 2048 (6 M), 1728 x 1152 (2 M)5184x3888L / 3712x2784M / 2624x1968S / 4992x37446K PHOTO / 3328x24964K PHOTO
Aspect Ratio-43, 32, 169, 11
Maximum Resolution-4992 x 3744
Still Image Size-3504x2336
Live View Shooting-Yes
HDR Support-Yes
display features
Display Size3 inch3.1 inch
LCD Display Image Resolution921000 dotsApprox 1620k dots
Other Display FeaturesPlayback Modes (Mode Selection One Shot (No Data, Basic Data, Full Data, Color Channel Histogram, Bright / Dark Indication, Copyright Info), Multi Image Display (4, 9, 16, 36, 81 Thumbnails), Calendar Filmstrip, Folder, Magnification, Select and Delete, Movie Playback (No Data, Basic Data, Full Data), Save RAW Data from JPG, Mode Pallet Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Resize, Cropping, Slideshow, Save as Manual WB, RAW Development, Index Print, Protect, DPOF, Movie Edit, Extract JPG from Movie), Magnification Upto 32x, Scrollable, Quick Magnification, Digital Filters (Playback) Toy Camera, Monochrome (Filter, Toning), Retro, Color, High Contrast, Soft, Extract Color, Starburst, Sketch, Watercolor, Fisheye, Pastel, Slim, Miniature, HDR, Posterization, Base Parameter Adj, Custom-
Display Type-TFT LCD
Display Resolution-Approx. 1,620k dots
Touch Screen-Yes
LCD Display-TFT LCD
connectivity features
WifiNoYes
HDMI-Yes
USB-Yes
GPS-No
Wireless Connectivity-IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac * 5GHz Wi-Fi is not available in some countries.
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYes-
Card TypeSD / SDHC / SDXC (via Firmware Update)SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card Compatible with UHS-I / UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards
Battery TypeLithium ionLithium ion
Power Supply-14W
Power Requirement-7.2V
Batteries Included-Yes
Battery Life-Approx. 410 images rear monitor, 400 images LVF, 1,000 images Power Save LVF mode* with H-FS12060
audio and video features
Video FormatAVIMP4, H.265, HEVC
Audio Video InterfaceVideo Output NTSC, PAL-
Microphone-Stereo
Speaker-Monaural
Video Resolution-4096x2160
Video Quality-Full HD
Looping Video-Yes in 6K*7/4K Burst S/S mode
Frame Rates in Video Modes-59.94fps
modes and functions features
Delete FunctionYesYes
Drive ModesDrive Modes Mode Selection - Single, Continuous (H, L), Remote Infrared (0 sec, 3 sec, Continuous), Auto Bracketing (Standard, Timer, Remote), MLU (Standard, Remote), HDR Capture (+3, 0, -3 with 5 Blend Settings and Pixel Alignment), Multi-exposure (2 - 9 Shots), Interval (999 Shots, 1 sec to 24 hrs, Time Delay Available), Continuous FPS (H) 7 fps (30 JPG, 20 RAW), (L) 1.6 fps (Unlimited JPG, 10 RAW), Cable Switch-
Shooting ModesCapture Modes (Mode Selection Green, Hyper Program (P), Sensitivity Priority (Sv), Shutter Priority (Tv), Aperture Priority (Av), Shutter and Aperture Priority (TAv), Metered Manual, Bulb, X-speed, USER (5 Presets), Movie Custom Image Modes Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted, Monochrome, Reversal Film, Bleach Bypass, All Include Gamut Radar and Fine Adjustment of Saturation, Hue, High / Low Key, Contrast and Sharpness (Regular and Fine Adjustment Scales), Monochrome Mode Includes Adjustments for Filter Effects (Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, Magenta, Blue, Cyan, Infrared), Toning (Sepia, Warm / Cool), High / Low Key, Contrast and Sharpness (Regular, Fine and Extra Sharp Adjustment Scales), Green Simplified Mode) PASMB P, A, S, M, B (Extended Modes Sv, TAv), Digital Filters (Capture) Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Extract Color, Soft, Starburst, Fisheye, Custom, Data Record Folder Name (Standard, Date), File Name (Standard, Customizable), Embed Copyright-
HD Support-Yes

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