Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-S1

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-S1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and K-S1 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The GF8 was announced 18 months after the K-S1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GF8 scores vs the K-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Pentax K-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF8 enjoys exterior 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 K-S1 has specifications of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GF8 against the K-S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GF8 and K-S1 is 90 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF8 and K-S1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF8 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-S1 will give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern GF8 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.