Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-r

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic G7 and Pentax K-r, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and K-r (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The G7 was launched 4 years later than the K-r and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the G7 matches up against the K-r when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G7 provides outside measurements 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-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G7 and Pentax K-r in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G7 against the K-r.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and K-r is 71 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 and K-r.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G7 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger G7 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.