Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K-70

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic GX8 versus Pentax K-70, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GX8 (20MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is relatively similar but the GX8 (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The GX8 was brought out 10 months prior to the K-70 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX8 grades versus the K-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 & Pentax K-70. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX8 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX8 features external dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX8 versus Pentax K-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GX8 and the K-70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX8 and K-70 is 74 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX8 and K-70.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX8 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-70 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged GX8 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.