Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K100D S

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic GX7 and Pentax K100D S, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The GX7 was launched 6 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the GX7 matches up against the K100D S for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX7 offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX7 and Pentax K100D S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GX7 and the K100D S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and K100D S is 81 and 65 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and K100D S.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX7 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GX7 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GX7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.