Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K-r

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GX8 versus Pentax K-r, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and K-r (12MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and K-r (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX8 was brought out 4 years after the K-r which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GX8 grades vs the K-r for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX8 provides outer measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX8 versus Pentax K-r in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX8 against the K-r.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and K-r is 74 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX8 and K-r.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX8 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will render greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GX8 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.