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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Q

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Q 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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF6
  • Successor is Panasonic GF8
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Released June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Q Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF7 was launched 3 years after the Q which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GF7 matches up versus the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Pentax Q

 GF7 Q 
ReleasedFebruary 2015June 2011More modern by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic GF7

 Q GF7 

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax Q

 GF7 Q 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF7 offers outside measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GF7 vs the Q.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and Q is 90 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and Q.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF7 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GF7 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern GF7 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF7
Portrait photography with Pentax Q
65
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
45
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (180g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q Sports photography factors
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Travel photography factors
Pentax Q Travel photography factors
70
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
lighter than competition (180g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (230 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
51
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q Vlogging factors
33
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (180g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Pentax Q
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-02-01 2011-06-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Total lenses 107 8
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.8fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 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, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 266 grams (0.59 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life 230 photos 230 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
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/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $308 $695