Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax E70

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GF1 versus Pentax E70, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and E70 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The GF1 was announced 10 months after the E70 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the GF1 matches up against the E70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 & Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF1 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF1 provides physical 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 E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF1 versus Pentax E70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF1 versus the E70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and E70 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF1 and E70.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF1 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GF1 will resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger GF1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.