Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K-x

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K-x, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is relatively well matched but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF1 was manufactured 2 months prior to the K-x and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the GF1 scores vs the K-x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF1 comes with exterior measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GF1 versus the K-x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and K-x is 85 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GF1 and K-x.

As you can see, both cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GF1 uses the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult.