Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-70
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Replaced the Panasonic GF6
- Renewed by Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Released June 2016
- Replacement is Pentax KF
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-70 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K-70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GF7 was launched 16 months prior to the K-70 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GF7 scores against the K-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Pentax K-70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Pentax K-70
GF7 | K-70 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic GF7
K-70 | GF7 | |||
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Released | June 2016 | February 2015 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K-70
GF7 | K-70 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 has got outside dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).
See the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GF7 vs the K-70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and K-70 is 90 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF7 and K-70.
As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF7 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-70 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older GF7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Pentax K-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Pentax K-70 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-02-01 | 2016-06-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.8 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 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, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 266g (0.59 lbs) | 688g (1.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 410 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $308 | $649 |