Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K-1

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic GF1 and Pentax K-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF1 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the K-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GF1 grades versus the K-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Pentax K-1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF1 has external measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF1 and Pentax K-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GF1 against the K-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and K-1 is 85 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF1 and K-1.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF1 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-1 will resolve greater detail having an extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged GF1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.