Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-1 II

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic G1 versus Pentax K-1 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and K-1 II (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The G1 was brought out 10 years prior to the K-1 II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G1 grades vs the K-1 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G1 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G1 compared to the K-1 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and K-1 II is 82 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 and K-1 II.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-1 II will offer you more detail having its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.