Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-x
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Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-x 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)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Revealed December 2009
Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-x Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic G7 versus Pentax K-x, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G7 was brought out 5 years later than the K-x and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G7 matches up against the K-x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Pentax K-x
G7 | K-x | |||
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Revealed | May 2015 | December 2009 | More recent by 66 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic G7
K-x | G7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Pentax K-x
G7 | K-x | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G7 provides external measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic G7 versus Pentax K-x in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G7 and the K-x.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G7 and K-x is 71 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 and K-x.
All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic G7 will show more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G7 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Pentax K-x |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2015-05-19 | 2009-12-23 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m | 16.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 410 gr (0.90 lbs) | 580 gr (1.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 1900 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $800 | $600 |