Panasonic G6 vs Pentax KP

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic G6 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 sensor resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The G6 was launched 4 years earlier than the KP and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G6 matches up against the KP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Pentax KP. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G6 comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G6 versus Pentax KP in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G6 vs the KP.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and KP is 74 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and KP.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G6 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax KP will give greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older G6 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.