Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K100D S

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K100D S, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The GF8 was launched 8 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GF8 matches up vs the K100D S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF8 has got external 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) and the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K100D S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF8 against the K100D S.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and K100D S is 90 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and K100D S.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF8 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GF8 will give more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher GF8 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.