Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax KP

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic GF1 versus Pentax KP, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The GF1 was revealed 8 years prior to the KP which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GF1 scores vs the KP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Pentax KP. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF1 provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF1 versus Pentax KP in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GF1 compared to the KP.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and KP is 85 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GF1 and KP.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF1 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax KP will produce more detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged GF1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.