Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K110D

The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic GF1 versus Pentax K110D, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and K110D (6MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The GF1 was brought out 3 years after the K110D which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GF1 grades vs the K110D for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Pentax K110D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF1 comes with external measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF1 versus Pentax K110D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GF1 and the K110D.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and K110D is 85 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF1 and K110D.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GF1 will show greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern GF1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.