Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-70

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K-70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF7 was launched 16 months prior to the K-70 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GF7 scores against the K-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Pentax K-70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 has got outside dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GF7 vs the K-70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and K-70 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF7 and K-70.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF7 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-70 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older GF7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.