Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Q7
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2015
- Older Model is Panasonic GF6
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Replaced the Pentax Q10
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Q7 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GF7 was revealed 19 months later than the Q7 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GF7 scores against the Q7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Pentax Q7. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Pentax Q7
GF7 | Q7 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | August 2013 | Fresher by 19 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic GF7
Q7 | GF7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax Q7
GF7 | Q7 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 provides physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax Q7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GF7 compared to the Q7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and Q7 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and Q7.
All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF7 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GF7 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer GF7 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Pentax Q7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2015-02-01 | 2013-08-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 8 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.8fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
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) | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 266 grams (0.59 lbs) | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 | 250 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $308 | $480 |