Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax E70

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic GX1 versus Pentax E70, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and E70 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX1 was announced 3 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GX1 scores vs the E70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 & Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GX1 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX1 provides exterior measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX1 versus Pentax E70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GX1 compared to the E70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and E70 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX1 and E70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX1 will provide extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent GX1 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.