Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-70
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Replaced the Panasonic GF5
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Revealed June 2016
- Newer Model is Pentax KF
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-70 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-70, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GF6 (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the GF6 (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GF6 was introduced 4 years prior to the K-70 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the GF6 grades against the K-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 & Pentax K-70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Pentax K-70
GF6 | K-70 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic GF6
K-70 | GF6 | |||
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Revealed | June 2016 | April 2013 | Newer by 38 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax K-70
GF6 | K-70 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF6 has physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF6 and the K-70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and K-70 is 87 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and K-70.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF6 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-70 will deliver extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GF6 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Pentax K-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Pentax K-70 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-04-08 | 2016-06-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | PRIME MII |
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 | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 323g (0.71 pounds) | 688g (1.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 622 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 410 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $326 | $649 |