Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-x

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic G9 and Pentax K-x, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and K-x (12MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The G9 was launched 7 years later than the K-x and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the G9 matches up versus the K-x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 has external dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G9 and Pentax K-x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 compared to the K-x.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and K-x is 62 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and K-x.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic G9 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent G9 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.