Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K110D

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic GX9 and Pentax K110D, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and K110D (6MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The GX9 was launched 11 years later than the K110D and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GX9 scores vs the K110D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Pentax K110D. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 features outside measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GX9 and Pentax K110D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GX9 and the K110D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and K110D is 82 and 67 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and K110D.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX9 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX9 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GX9 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.