Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax Q7
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Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
- Released February 2018
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Launched August 2013
- Old Model is Pentax Q10
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Lets look much closer at the Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax Q7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GX9 was launched 4 years after the Q7 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GX9 matches up against the Q7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Pentax Q7
| GX9 | Q7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2018 |  | August 2013 | More modern by 55 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1240k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+780k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic GX9
| Q7 | GX9 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Pentax Q7
| GX9 | Q7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GX9 and the Q7.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and Q7 is 82 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and Q7.
Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX9 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent GX9 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Pentax Q7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Pentax Q7 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2018-02-13 | 2013-08-08 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
| Number of lenses | 107 | 8 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,240k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 407 gr (0.90 lb) | 200 gr (0.44 lb) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 photos | 250 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $1,000 | $480 |