Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-70

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX1 was introduced 5 years before the K-70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GX1 matches up vs the K-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Pentax K-70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GX1 enjoys external measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX1 compared to the K-70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and K-70 is 87 and 62 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX1 and K-70.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX1 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-70 will render more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged GX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.