Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax KP

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic GX8 and Pentax KP, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GX8 (20MP) and the KP (24MP) is relatively close but the GX8 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The GX8 was revealed 18 months before the KP which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GX8 grades vs the KP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 & Pentax KP. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GX8 offers exterior dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Pentax KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX8 and Pentax KP in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GX8 compared to the KP.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX8 and KP is 74 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX8 and KP.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX8 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax KP will result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged GX8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.