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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF6
  • New Model is Panasonic GF8
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Updated by Pentax K-5
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic GF7 versus Pentax K-7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF7 was revealed 5 years after the K-7 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GF7 matches up against the K-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Pentax K-7

 GF7 K-7 
IntroducedFebruary 2015October 2009Newer by 65 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic GF7

 K-7 GF7 

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K-7

 GF7 K-7 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF7 provides physical 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-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the GF7 compared to the K-7.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and K-7 is 90 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF7 and K-7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF7 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GF7 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The newer GF7 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography highlights
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Street photography camera
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Sports photography camera
52
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF7
Travel photography with Pentax K-7
70
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
65
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF7
Landscape photography with Pentax K-7
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Vlogging info
Pentax K-7 Vlogging info
33
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K-7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Pentax K-7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Pentax K-7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2015-02-01 2009-10-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 25600 2000
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.8 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash options 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, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 266 gr (0.59 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
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 Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life 230 photos 980 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $308 $599