Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-3
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Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
- Announced May 2015
- Previous Model is Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Released April 2014
- Replacement is Pentax K-3 II
Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-3 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and K-3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe G7 was introduced 14 months after the K-3 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G7 grades against the K-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Pentax K-3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Pentax K-3
G7 | K-3 | |||
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Released | May 2015 | April 2014 | More modern by 14 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Panasonic G7
K-3 | G7 | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Pentax K-3
G7 | K-3 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G7 comes with outside dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G7 and the K-3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and K-3 is 71 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and K-3.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G7 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-3 will provide extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent G7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Pentax K-3 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2015-05-19 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 410g (0.90 lbs) | 800g (1.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 560 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Pricing at launch | $800 | $639 |