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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic G2
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Launched June 2016
  • Successor is Pentax KF
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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The G1 was revealed 8 years prior to the K-70 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the G1 grades against the K-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Pentax K-70

 G1 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic G1

 K-70 G1 
LaunchedJune 2016January 2009Fresher by 89 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Pentax K-70

 G1 K-70 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G1 has got exterior dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G1 and the K-70.

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and K-70 is 82 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 and K-70.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-70 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older G1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography factors
57
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G1
Street photography with Pentax K-70
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
71
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
above average ISO range (102,400)
heavier than others (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G1 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-70 Sports photography factors
33
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G1 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-70 Travel photography advice
62
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
64
environment proof
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
heavier than others (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G1
Landscape photography with Pentax K-70
57
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 Vlogging features
Pentax K-70 Vlogging features
18
can't shoot video
71
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
heavier than others (688 grams)
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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Pentax K-70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Pentax K-70
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-01-19 2016-06-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 102400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lbs) 688 gr (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 463 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 410 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $649