Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K100D S

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K100D S, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the GH4 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH4 was introduced 6 years after the K100D S which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GH4 grades versus the K100D S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Pentax K100D Super. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH4 provides physical dimensions 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 K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GH4 versus the K100D S.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH4 and K100D S is 66 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH4 and K100D S.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH4 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic GH4 will deliver extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer GH4 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.