• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1248.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Pentax XG-1 advantages over Panasonic GH5 II

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Panasonic GH5 II advantages over Pentax XG-1

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.34 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    5K vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 410 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1840k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    12.0 fps vs 9.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

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The Competition

Compared to Leica V-LUX 3

Pentax XG-1
Leica V-LUX 3
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $1700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Tiltable Screen
Panasonic GH5 II
Leica V-LUX 3
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $1700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Internal flash

Compared to Leica V-LUX 4

Pentax XG-1
Leica V-LUX 4
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $1300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Bigger pixels
Panasonic GH5 II
Leica V-LUX 4
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor
  • $1300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Pentax XG-1
Panasonic FZ70
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Longer stills battery life
Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic FZ70
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Internal flash

Compared to Samsung WB2200F

Pentax XG-1
Samsung WB2200F
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • Longer exposure
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
Panasonic GH5 II
Samsung WB2200F
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Fujifilm S9900W

Pentax XG-1
Fujifilm S9900W
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Longer exposure
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Panasonic GH5 II
Fujifilm S9900W
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas
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