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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 12.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,620,000
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 225
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 410
CONNECTIVITY HDMI: Yes (4:2:2 10-bit output w/o internal recording, 4:2:2 8-bit with internal recording)
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6016 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-819200
IMAGE White balance presets: 9
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentaprism)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz)
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
Summary
The KP highest resolution of 6016 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 maximum resolution of 5184 x 3888 pixels (20 megapixels). The KP is equipped with bigger sensor compared to the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm). It is very significant difference between these cameras as large sensor lets the camera owner to make pictures of the higher quality. The KP offers a wider ISO range of 100-819200 in compare with 200-25600 ISO range of the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5. Such ISO range let the camera owner to make better pictures in more difficult conditions. The KP has more presets of white balance - 9. It gives the camera owner more control over colour. The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 has more number of focus points in compare with the KP: 225 vs 27. More focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on subjects which are not centred.
The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 screen is better as it offers more number of screen dots 1,620,000 in compare to 921,000 dots of the KP screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 has better lowest (60 seconds) and highest (1/8000 second) shutter speeds.
The KP is equipped with built-in flash. The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 battery life is better than the KP battery life. According to CIPA standards the photographer will be able to capture 410 shots with the Lumix DC-GH5 and only 390 with the KP. The KP weighs 703g which is 22g less than the weight of the Lumix DC-GH5. The KP can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. This feature can be convenient for the travel photographer, to be able to go into the picture metadata and see exactly where a photo was captured.
Taking into account the above differences the Pentax KP becomes the best buy. Check the lowest price on Amazon