Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-1

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The G9 was introduced 21 months after the K-1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G9 grades vs the K-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 provides outer dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G9 and the K-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and K-1 is 62 and 55 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and K-1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will produce more detail using its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher G9 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.