Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K110D

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K110D, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and K110D (6MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The G1 was launched 2 years later than the K110D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G1 scores vs the K110D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Pentax K110D. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G1 offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K110D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G1 compared to the K110D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and K110D is 82 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 and K110D.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G1 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.