Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax E70

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic GH4 versus Pentax E70, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) and the GH4 (Four Thirds) and E70 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The GH4 was announced 5 years after the E70 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the GH4 matches up vs the E70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH4 offers outside dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH4 versus Pentax E70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GH4 and the E70.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GH4 and E70 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH4 and E70.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH4 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GH4 will offer extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher GH4 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.