Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-70

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-70, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is fairly similar but the G9 (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 was brought out 18 months later than the K-70 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G9 matches up against the K-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Pentax K-70. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 offers external measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G9 and the K-70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and K-70 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and K-70.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax K-70 will deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent G9 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.