Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K-r

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic GF1 versus Pentax K-r, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is pretty close but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and K-r (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The GF1 was released 17 months before the K-r which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GF1 scores versus the K-r for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 & Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF1 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF1 has external measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GF1 compared to the K-r.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and K-r is 85 and 67 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF1 and K-r.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The GF1 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The older GF1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.