Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K110D

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K110D, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and K110D (6MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX7 was manufactured 7 years later than the K110D and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the GX7 scores versus the K110D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Pentax K110D. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX7 features outer dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K110D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX7 compared to the K110D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and K110D is 81 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and K110D.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX7 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX7 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern GX7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.