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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-5
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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic G9 versus Pentax K-7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was unveiled 8 years after the K-7 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G9 grades vs the K-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Pentax K-7

 G9 K-7 
LaunchedNovember 2017October 2009Newer by 99 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic G9

 K-7 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Pentax K-7

 G9 K-7 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 has external measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G9 versus Pentax K-7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 and the K-7.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and K-7 is 62 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and K-7.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G9 will produce extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent G9 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography info
76
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
72
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G9
Street photography with Pentax K-7
75
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Sports photography camera
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
not so great battery pack (400 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-7 Travel photography factors
70
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
64
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography features
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
77
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging information
Pentax K-7 Vlogging information
76
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Pentax K-7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Pentax K-7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Pentax K-7
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2017-11-08 2009-10-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 25600 2000
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 grams (1.45 pounds) 750 grams (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life 400 images 980 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Two 1
Price at launch $1,500 $599