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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Panasonic GF7
(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
Pentax K-1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Pentax K-1

 GF7 K-1 
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic GF7

 K-1 GF7 
RevealedFebruary 2016February 2015More modern by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K-1

 GF7 K-1 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Portrait photography camera
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
85
you can focus manually
high MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great high ISO (204,800)
more heavy than competition (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Sports photography camera
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (4.4 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (760 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Travel photography camera
70
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
53
environment proof
high MP (36MP)
terrible battery pack (760 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,010 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography information
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (204,800)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
terrible battery pack (760 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF7
Vlogging with Pentax K-1
33
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone support
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,010g)
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Pentax K-1
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