Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K100D S

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic G7 and Pentax K100D S, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 was brought out 8 years after the K100D S which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G7 matches up versus the K100D S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G7 has got outer measurements 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 K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G7 and Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G7 against the K100D S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and K100D S is 71 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 and K100D S.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G7 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G7 will produce extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger G7 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.