Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K10D

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GF7 versus Pentax K10D, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF7 was unveiled 8 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the GF7 scores against the K10D for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Pentax K10D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF7 offers external 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 K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF7 versus Pentax K10D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF7 and the K10D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and K10D is 90 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and K10D.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF7 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GF7 will render more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern GF7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.