Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-S1

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-S1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the G7 (Four Thirds) and K-S1 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The G7 was announced 9 months after the K-S1 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G7 grades vs the K-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Pentax K-S1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G7 has got external dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

See the Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G7 and the K-S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and K-S1 is 71 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and K-S1.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G7 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-S1 will produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent G7 should have an advantage in sensor tech.