Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax KP
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Announced April 2013
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF5
- Later Model is Panasonic GF7
(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
- Released January 2017
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax KP Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax KP, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GF6 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the GF6 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) offer different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe GF6 was announced 4 years earlier than the KP which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GF6 scores versus the KP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax KP Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Pentax KP. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Pentax KP
GF6 | KP | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic GF6
KP | GF6 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | April 2013 | More modern by 46 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax KP
GF6 | KP | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF6 comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax KP in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GF6 and the KP.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and KP is 87 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF6 and KP.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF6 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax KP will produce more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged GF6 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Pentax KP |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-04-08 | 2017-01-26 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 819200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | 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 | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/24000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 323g (0.71 pounds) | 703g (1.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 622 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | 390 pictures |
Type 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $326 | $747 |