Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-1

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic G100 versus Pentax K-1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The G100 was released 4 years later than the K-1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G100 matches up versus the K-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Pentax K-1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 features outer dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G100 versus Pentax K-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G100 and the K-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and K-1 is 81 and 55 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and K-1.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-1 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern G100 should have an advantage in sensor tech.