Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K100D S

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K100D S, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GM1 was revealed 6 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GM1 grades versus the K100D S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 and Pentax K100D Super. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GM1 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GM1 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K100D S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the GM1 vs the K100D S.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and K100D S is 93 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GM1 and K100D S.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GM1 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GM1 will offer you more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GM1 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.