Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-1 II

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GM1 versus Pentax K-1 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and K-1 II (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The GM1 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the K-1 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the GM1 matches up vs the K-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GM1 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GM1 versus Pentax K-1 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GM1 compared to the K-1 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and K-1 II is 93 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GM1 and K-1 II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GM1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-1 II will give you extra detail due to its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GM1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.