Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax Q7

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic GX8 versus Pentax Q7, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") possess different sensor size.

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The GX8 was unveiled 24 months after the Q7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GX8 grades vs the Q7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Pentax Q7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX8 offers outside 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 Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX8 versus Pentax Q7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the GX8 versus the Q7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and Q7 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and Q7.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX8 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GX8 will offer extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern GX8 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.