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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-3 II

Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Pentax K-3 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-3 II 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF8
Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-3
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K-3 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and K-3 II (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The GF7 was unveiled 2 months prior to the K-3 II which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GF7 matches up vs the K-3 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Pentax K-3 II

 GF7 K-3 II 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Panasonic GF7

 K-3 II GF7 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K-3 II

 GF7 K-3 II 
ReleasedFebruary 2015April 2015Similar age
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF7 offers external dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 II has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K-3 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GF7 compared to the K-3 II.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-3 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and K-3 II is 90 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-3 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF7 and K-3 II.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF7 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-3 II will give you more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-3 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-3 II Portrait photography info
65
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF7
Street photography with Pentax K-3 II
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Sports photography info
Pentax K-3 II Sports photography info
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (5.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (720 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF7
Travel photography with Pentax K-3 II
70
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery life (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
56
environment sealing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
bad battery pack (720 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-3 II Landscape photography info
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
bad battery pack (720 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF7
Vlogging with Pentax K-3 II
33
touch screen
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K-3 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Pentax K-3 II
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Pentax K-3 II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-02-01 2015-04-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Prime III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.8 frames/s 8.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options 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 (available with dedicated external flash)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
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, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 266 gr (0.59 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1106
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 720 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One 2
Cost at release $308 $829