Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax KP

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic GX9 and Pentax KP, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the KP (24MP) is fairly comparable but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX9 was released 13 months after the KP making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GX9 scores vs the KP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Pentax KP. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 offers outer 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) whilst the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX9 and Pentax KP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GX9 vs the KP.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and KP is 82 and 61 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and KP.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX9 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax KP will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent GX9 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.