Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-1
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Released February 2015
- Old Model is Panasonic GF6
- Successor is Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Successor is Pentax K-1 II
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-1 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GF7 was announced 12 months earlier than the K-1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GF7 matches up versus the K-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Pentax K-1
GF7 | K-1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Sharper screen (+3k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic GF7
K-1 | GF7 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | February 2015 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K-1
GF7 | K-1 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 has got outside measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GF7 versus the K-1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and K-1 is 90 and 55 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and K-1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF7 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will resolve extra detail with its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GF7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Pentax K-1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2015-02-01 | 2016-02-17 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 36MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 7360 x 4912 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 33 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.8 frames per sec | 4.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 266 gr (0.59 pounds) | 1010 gr (2.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photos | 760 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Pricing at release | $308 | $1,499 |