Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-1 II

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic GX1 and Pentax K-1 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and K-1 II (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX1 was launched 7 years prior to the K-1 II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GX1 scores versus the K-1 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX1 features physical measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX1 and Pentax K-1 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GX1 and the K-1 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and K-1 II is 87 and 55 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX1 and K-1 II.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX1 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-1 II will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older GX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.