Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-1

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The GF7 was announced 12 months earlier than the K-1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GF7 matches up versus the K-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 has got outside measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GF7 versus the K-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and K-1 is 90 and 55 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and K-1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF7 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will resolve extra detail with its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GF7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.