Panasonic G1 vs Pentax KP

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic G1 versus Pentax KP, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the KP and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G1 scores against the KP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Pentax KP. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G1 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G1 versus Pentax KP in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G1 compared to the KP.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and KP is 82 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 and KP.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax KP will give you more detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older G1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.