Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax E70

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic GF8 and Pentax E70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and E70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF8 was revealed 7 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GF8 matches up against the E70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF8 provides external measurements 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 E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF8 and Pentax E70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GF8 compared to the E70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF8 and E70 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF8 and E70.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF8 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic GF8 will provide extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GF8 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.