Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-1

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G10 versus Pentax K-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G10 was announced 6 years earlier than the K-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G10 matches up against the K-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G10 provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G10 compared to the K-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and K-1 is 72 and 55 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and K-1.

All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G10 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-1 will deliver extra detail with its extra 24MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged G10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.