Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax E70

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GH1 and Pentax E70, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GH1 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the GH1 (Four Thirds) and E70 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The GH1 was brought out 7 months after the E70 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GH1 grades vs the E70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 and Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GH1 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH1 enjoys 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 E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH1 and Pentax E70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GH1 and the E70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GH1 and E70 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH1 and E70.

Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GH1 will give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer GH1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.