Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax KP

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic GX7 and Pentax KP, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX7 was manufactured 4 years before the KP which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GX7 grades vs the KP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Pentax KP. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX7 features physical measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX7 and Pentax KP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GX7 versus the KP.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and KP is 81 and 61 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX7 and KP.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Pentax KP will deliver greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged GX7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.