Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K110D

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic GX1 and Pentax K110D, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and K110D (6MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX1 was revealed 5 years later than the K110D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GX1 grades vs the K110D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Pentax K110D. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX1 has got 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) whilst the Pentax K110D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX1 and Pentax K110D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GX1 and the K110D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and K110D is 87 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX1 and K110D.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX1 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX1 will produce greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger GX1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.