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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
85 Imaging
47 Features
47 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q7 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
  • Released October 2009
  • New Model is Panasonic GF2
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax Q10
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic GF1 and Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is very well matched but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GF1 was unveiled 4 years before the Q7 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GF1 matches up vs the Q7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic GF1

		

		

			
 Q7 GF1 
ReleasedAugust 2013October 2009More modern by 46 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 GF1 Q7 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF1 comes with physical measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic GF1 and Pentax Q7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF1 compared to the Q7.
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and Q7 is 85 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF1 and Q7.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The GF1 includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged GF1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography factors
60
 focusing manually
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12MP)
48
 focusing manually
 high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 features face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic GF1 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
64
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic GF1
Sports photography with Pentax Q7
44
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 good battery power (380 per charge)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
32
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features tracking autofocus
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 low battery life (250 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic GF1
Travel photography with Pentax Q7
59
 good battery power (380 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 lack of Timelapse function
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
60
 lighter than competition in class (200g)
 has built in flash
 low battery life (250 shots)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic GF1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Landscape photography camera
60
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (380 per charge)
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 lack of Timelapse function
55
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW files
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 low battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic GF1 Vlogging details
Pentax Q7 Vlogging details
25
 features face detect focus
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone jack
35
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detection autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (200g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF1 and Pentax Q7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1Pentax Q7
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Pentax Q7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-10-14 2013-08-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 107 8
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 385g (0.85 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 513 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 250 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $480