Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Pentax MX-1

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Pentax MX-1 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 ×
Pentax MX-1 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5Pentax MX-1
BrandPanasonicPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberG5MX-1
Camera formatCompact System CameraMid-Sized
Release year (year)20122013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)120122
Width (mm)7151
Height (mm)8361
Weight (g)575399
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic G3-
SuccessorPanasonic G6-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonicBSI CMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)16.112
Sensor format4/31/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)224.943.32
Sensor width (mm)17.37.6
Sensor height (mm)135.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.751.9
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2-
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score-49
Dxo color depth score (bit)-20.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)-11.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)-208
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1744 x 1744(3.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2336 x 1560(3.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2336 x 1720(4.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1152(2.4 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • 12-bit dng raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)6.34
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60120
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) or MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)MOV (MPEG－4 AVC/H.264) with stereo sound
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds-
LensPanasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA OISsmc Pentax Lens, 11 elements in 8 groups (4 aspherical elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.006.00 - 24.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.12 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)3040
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 20
Filter thread (mm)52-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 1.95
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, PinpointContrast Detection: Auto, Spot, Tracking , AF Select (25 Points), Infinity Landscape, Manual Focus, Pan Focus, AF Point Switching
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; 1,440K dots eq., 1.4x / 0.7x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor-
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.7-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.4-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000921,000
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)160100
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800; in 1/3 EV stepsAuto (100-12800 with selectable upper limit), 100-12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent light (d:daylight color
  • l:warm white)
  • n:daylight white
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • w:cool white
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesClear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct SceneryNatural Skin Tone, Handheld Night Snap (5M), Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Digital Panorama (2M per frame)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye
  • slow-speed synchro
  • slow-speed+red-eye
  • trailing curtain sync
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)8-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN=10.5 (ISO 160, m)1.31 - 40’ (wide, auto ISO), 1.31 - 29’ (tele, auto ISO)
Max flash sync (s)1/160-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-2 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • 12-bit dng raw
Included memory (MB)-75
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • optional ir
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type-c)
  • remote jack
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.451.43
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.441.91
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)87
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.34
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1810
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.190.24
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.25
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.080.18
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.470.3
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.02
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.191s-
Startup time (s)1.32.2
Play -> record time (s)0.61.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.84.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)310290
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary D-Li106
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 1200 mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-Li106 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • photofunstudio 8.2 pe
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • usb driver
  • software cd-rom including silkypix developer studio 3.0 le for pentax ricoh imaging raw development software
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black, white, or silver in various kit options.Image Stabilization: Still: Sensor-Shift SR, Digital SR (ISO 100-12800), Dual (SR & Pixel Track SR)



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