Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K-70

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K-70, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The GF1 was introduced 7 years before the K-70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GF1 scores versus the K-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 & Pentax K-70. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF1 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF1 enjoys outside dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GF1 vs the K-70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and K-70 is 85 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF1 and K-70.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF1 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-70 will give you extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GF1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.