Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-r

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic GX7 versus Pentax K-r, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and K-r (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX7 was introduced 2 years later than the K-r and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX7 grades versus the K-r in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX7 comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX7 versus Pentax K-r in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GX7 versus the K-r.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and K-r is 81 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and K-r.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX7 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GX7 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GX7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.