Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax K-7

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic GF3 versus Pentax K-7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The GF3 was brought out 23 months later than the K-7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GF3 scores against the K-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Pentax K-7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF3 provides external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF3 versus Pentax K-7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GF3 and the K-7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and K-7 is 90 and 60 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GF3 and K-7.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF3 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-7 will give extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger GF3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.