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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-5 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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF6
  • Updated by Panasonic GF8
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-5
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K-5 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is pretty similar but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF7 was revealed 21 months later than the K-5 II which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GF7 scores against the K-5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Pentax K-5 II

 GF7 K-5 II 
ReleasedFebruary 2015June 2013More recent by 21 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic GF7

 K-5 II GF7 

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K-5 II

 GF7 K-5 II 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF7 offers exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GF7 compared to the K-5 II.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and K-5 II is 90 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF7 and K-5 II.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GF7 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more difficult. The newer GF7 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography info
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Sports photography camera
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
low fps (5.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography factors
70
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
65
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography features
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF7
Vlogging with Pentax K-5 II
33
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K-5 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Pentax K-5 II
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Pentax K-5 II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2015-02-01 2013-06-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.8 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 266 grams (0.59 lbs) 760 grams (1.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1235
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 980 pictures
Type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $308 $830