Panasonic G100 vs Pentax X70

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic G100 vs Pentax X70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and X70 (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and X70 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was brought out 11 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G100 grades vs the X70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Pentax X70. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 has got outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G100 compared to the X70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and X70 is 81 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and X70.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will show extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern G100 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.