Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax K-70

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax K-70, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the GH1 (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH1 was manufactured 8 years prior to the K-70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GH1 matches up vs the K-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 and Pentax K-70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GH1 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH1 has got physical dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax K-70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GH1 versus the K-70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and K-70 is 81 and 62 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH1 and K-70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GH1 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-70 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older GH1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.