Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax P70

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax P70, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and P70 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GX7 was introduced 4 years later than the P70 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX7 matches up against the P70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX7 provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX7 compared to the P70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and P70 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX7 and P70.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX7 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX7 will offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer GX7 will have an advantage in sensor tech.