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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax KP

Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Panasonic GF1
(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
Pentax KP
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Pentax KP

 GF1 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic GF1

 KP GF1 
IntroducedJanuary 2017October 2009More modern by 88 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Pentax KP

 GF1 KP 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and KP is 85 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KP as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Street photography advice
Pentax KP Street photography advice
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
above average high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
44
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
good battery life (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
no phase detect AF
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
quiet shutter (1/24,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
terrible battery (390 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF1
Travel photography with Pentax KP
59
good battery life (380 CIPA)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
61
environment sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery (390 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax KP as a Landscape photography camera
60
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (819,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Vlogging details
Pentax KP Vlogging details
25
has face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF1 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1Pentax KP
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