Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax MX-1
90 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
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84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax MX-1 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
- Launched February 2015
- Replaced the Panasonic GF6
- Later Model is Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Announced July 2013
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic GF7 versus Pentax MX-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and MX-1 (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GF7 was announced 20 months after the MX-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GF7 scores against the MX-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Pentax MX-1
GF7 | MX-1 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | July 2013 | Newer by 20 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Crisper screen (+120k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic GF7
MX-1 | GF7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax MX-1
GF7 | MX-1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF7 has got outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
See the Panasonic GF7 versus Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GF7 compared to the MX-1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and MX-1 is 90 and 84 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and MX-1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF7 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GF7 will render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent GF7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Pentax MX-1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-02-01 | 2013-07-01 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.8fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
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, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 266 gr (0.59 lbs) | 391 gr (0.86 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | 290 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $308 | $400 |