Panasonic GH3 vs Pentax Q7

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GH3 and Pentax Q7, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GH3 (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the GH3 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

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The GH3 was released 10 months prior to the Q7 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GH3 grades versus the Q7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 and Pentax Q7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH3 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH3 provides external measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH3 and Pentax Q7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GH3 compared to the Q7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GH3 and Q7 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH3 and Q7.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH3 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GH3 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GH3 will be behind in sensor innovation.