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Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Revealed May 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic G6
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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Introduced June 2016
  • Updated by Pentax KF
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Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic G7 and Pentax K-70, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G7 was brought out 12 months before the K-70 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G7 grades vs the K-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Pentax K-70

 G7 K-70 
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic G7

 K-70 G7 
IntroducedJune 2016May 2015Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Pentax K-70

 G7 K-70 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G7 enjoys outer dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G7 and Pentax K-70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G7 vs the K-70.

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and K-70 is 71 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and K-70.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G7 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-70 will give you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography info
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G7 Street photography details
Pentax K-70 Street photography details
72
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
71
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competition (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G7
Sports photography with Pentax K-70
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silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G7 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-70 Travel photography advice
71
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
64
environment sealing
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
heavier than competition (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G7 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography details
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
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focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-70 as a Vlogging camera
72
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
71
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
heavier than competition (688 grams)
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Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Pentax K-70
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Pentax K-70
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2015-05-19 2016-06-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.30 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410g (0.90 lb) 688g (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 410 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $800 $649