Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-01

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic GH4 and Pentax K-01, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly close but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The GH4 was released 21 months later than the K-01 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GH4 matches up versus the K-01 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH4 provides outside measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH4 and Pentax K-01 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GH4 and the K-01.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH4 and K-01 is 66 and 76 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH4 and K-01.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The GH4 has got the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The fresher GH4 provides a benefit in sensor tech.