Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax K-1 II

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GH1 versus Pentax K-1 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the GH1 (Four Thirds) and K-1 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The GH1 was launched 9 years earlier than the K-1 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GH1 grades vs the K-1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GH1 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH1 comes with external measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH1 versus Pentax K-1 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GH1 and the K-1 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and K-1 II is 81 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GH1 and K-1 II.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GH1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.