Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-500

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is relatively similar but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and K-500 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF7 was released 15 months after the K-500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GF7 grades versus the K-500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Pentax K-500. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF7 has exterior measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-500 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the GF7 against the K-500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and K-500 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and K-500.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GF7 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The more recent GF7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.