Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax K-7

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax K-7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is relatively similar but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The GX850 was revealed 7 years later than the K-7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the GX850 matches up vs the K-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 & Pentax K-7. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX850 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX850 offers exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GX850 and the K-7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX850 and K-7 is 90 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX850 and K-7.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX850 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GX850 will offer more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer GX850 provides a benefit in sensor tech.