Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-1

Below is a extensive review of the Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The GF8 was manufactured very close to the K-1 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the GF8 scores vs the K-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Pentax K-1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF8 comes with outer dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GF8 and the K-1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF8 and K-1 is 90 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and K-1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF8 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-1 will show extra detail due to its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.