Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-7

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax K-7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is relatively similar but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The GF6 was unveiled 3 years after the K-7 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the GF6 matches up against the K-7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Pentax K-7. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF6 provides physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GF6 against the K-7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and K-7 is 87 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and K-7.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF6 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GF6 will offer you greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern GF6 provides an edge in sensor tech.