Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K110D

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic GF7 versus Pentax K110D, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and K110D (6MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The GF7 was unveiled 8 years after the K110D which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GF7 matches up versus the K110D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Pentax K110D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF7 features outside dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF7 versus Pentax K110D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GF7 versus the K110D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and K110D is 90 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF7 and K110D.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF7 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GF7 will give you extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher GF7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.