Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-x
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-x 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
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF6
- New Model is Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Launched December 2009
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-x Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K-x, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GF7 was released 5 years later than the K-x and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the GF7 matches up vs the K-x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Pentax K-x
GF7 | K-x | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | December 2009 | Fresher by 63 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic GF7
K-x | GF7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K-x
GF7 | K-x | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF7 offers outside measurements 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-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K-x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF7 and the K-x.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and K-x is 90 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and K-x.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF7 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GF7 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern GF7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Pentax K-x |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-02-01 | 2009-12-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.8fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 16.00 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
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) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 266 gr (0.59 lb) | 580 gr (1.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 1900 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $308 | $600 |