Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-7

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The GX1 was manufactured 2 years after the K-7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX1 scores against the K-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Pentax K-7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX1 has got outer 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) while the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GX1 vs the K-7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and K-7 is 87 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX1 and K-7.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX1 will produce extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger GX1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.