Panasonic G7 vs Pentax E70

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G7 vs Pentax E70, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and E70 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The G7 was revealed 6 years after the E70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G7 matches up vs the E70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G7 has outer measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the G7 compared to the E70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and E70 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and E70.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G7 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic G7 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher G7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.