Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax KP
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Launched October 2009
- Replacement is Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Introduced January 2017
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax KP Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic GF1 versus Pentax KP, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GF1 was revealed 8 years prior to the KP which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GF1 scores vs the KP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax KP Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Pentax KP. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Pentax KP
GF1 | KP |
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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic GF1
KP | GF1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | October 2009 | More modern by 88 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Pentax KP
GF1 | KP | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF1 provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GF1 versus Pentax KP in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GF1 compared to the KP.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and KP is 85 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GF1 and KP.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF1 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax KP will produce more detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged GF1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Pentax KP |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-10-14 | 2017-01-26 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 819200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/24000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 385 grams (0.85 lb) | 703 grams (1.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 513 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | 390 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $400 | $747 |