Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K100D

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K100D, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and K100D (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The GF7 was manufactured 8 years after the K100D which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GF7 matches up vs the K100D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Pentax K100D. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 has outside 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) while the Pentax K100D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GF7 compared to the K100D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and K100D is 90 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and K100D.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GF7 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer GF7 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.