Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-01
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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Replacement is Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Launched May 2012
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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.
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The G1 was unveiled 4 years before the K-01 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G1 scores vs the K-01 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Pentax K-01. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Pentax K-01
G1 | K-01 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic G1
K-01 | G1 | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 40 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Pentax K-01
G1 | K-01 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G1 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the G1 against the K-01.
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Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and K-01 is 82 and 76 respectively.
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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 and K-01.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-01 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older G1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G1-vs-Pentax-K-01-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | Pentax K-01 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-01-19 | 2012-05-30 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.50 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 360 grams (0.79 pounds) | 561 grams (1.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 53 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.1 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | 463 | 1135 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 540 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $0 | $899 |