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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF1
  • New Model is Panasonic GF3
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty close but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF2 was introduced 3 years before the Q7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the GF2 matches up vs the Q7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Pentax Q7

 GF2 Q7 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic GF2

 Q7 GF2 
IntroducedAugust 2013February 2011Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Pentax Q7

 GF2 Q7 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 has exterior measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GF2 against the Q7.

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and Q7 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and Q7.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GF2 provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The more aged GF2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography features
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography features
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
48
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Street photography highlights
65
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (200g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Sports photography highlights
38
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Travel photography details
Pentax Q7 Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery (250 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography highlights
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Vlogging features
Pentax Q7 Vlogging features
32
has touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Pentax Q7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Pentax Q7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Pentax Q7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-02-24 2013-08-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 107 8
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 310g (0.68 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 506 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $330 $480