Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax P70

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic GX8 versus Pentax P70, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and P70 (12MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and P70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The GX8 was released 6 years after the P70 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GX8 matches up versus the P70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX8 features outer measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the GX8 compared to the P70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX8 and P70 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and P70.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX8 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GX8 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GX8 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.