Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-01

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic GF8 versus Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The GF8 was manufactured 3 years after the K-01 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the GF8 matches up vs the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF8 has got outside dimensions 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-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GF8 compared to the K-01.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and K-01 is 90 and 76 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GF8 and K-01.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The GF8 features the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The more recent GF8 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.