Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax K-7

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax K-7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is very well matched but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF5 was launched 2 years later than the K-7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GF5 grades versus the K-7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF5 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax K-7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GF5 against the K-7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and K-7 is 89 and 60 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GF5 and K-7.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF5 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax K-7 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger GF5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.