Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-7

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic GX7 and Pentax K-7, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is very comparable but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX7 was released 4 years after the K-7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GX7 grades against the K-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX7 comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX7 and Pentax K-7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GX7 and the K-7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX7 and K-7 is 81 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX7 and K-7.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX7 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GX7 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher GX7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.