Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-01

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is pretty close but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF6 was announced 11 months after the K-01 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the GF6 scores against the K-01 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF6 has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GF6 versus the K-01.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and K-01 is 87 and 76 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF6 and K-01.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GF6 offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The more modern GF6 will have a benefit in sensor technology.