Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q7
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Pentax Q7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Pentax Q7
GF2 | Q7 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic GF2
Q7 | GF2 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | February 2011 | Newer by 29 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Pentax Q7
GF2 | Q7 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The 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).
Contrast the Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and Q7 is 88 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF2 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Pentax Q7 | |
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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 |