Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-01

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GF7 versus Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is relatively close but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The GF7 was released 2 years later than the K-01 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GF7 grades against the K-01 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 has exterior measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GF7 and the K-01.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and K-01 is 90 and 76 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and K-01.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The GF7 uses the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The fresher GF7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.