Panasonic G95 vs Pentax KP

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic G95 versus Pentax KP, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G95 (20.3MP) and the KP (24MP) is fairly comparable but the G95 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G95 was brought out 2 years later than the KP and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the G95 grades versus the KP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 and Pentax KP. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G95 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G95 offers exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G95 versus Pentax KP in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G95 vs the KP.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G95 and KP is 67 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G95 and KP.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G95 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax KP will provide more detail having its extra 3.7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G95 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.