Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K-70

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic GX9 and Pentax K-70, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is very comparable but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The GX9 was brought out 21 months after the K-70 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GX9 matches up against the K-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Pentax K-70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GX9 comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GX9 versus the K-70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and K-70 is 82 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and K-70.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-70 will show more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GX9 provides an edge in sensor tech.