Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax ist DS2
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Old Model is Panasonic GF6
- New Model is Panasonic GF8
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- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced August 2005
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic GF7 versus Pentax ist DS2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and ist DS2 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GF7 was launched 9 years later than the ist DS2 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GF7 grades versus the ist DS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax ist DS2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Pentax ist DS2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Pentax ist DS2
GF7 | ist DS2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | August 2005 | More recent by 115 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 210k | Clearer screen (+830k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Panasonic GF7
ist DS2 | GF7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax ist DS2
GF7 | ist DS2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF7 features external 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 ist DS2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic GF7 versus Pentax ist DS2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GF7 against the ist DS2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and ist DS2 is 90 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and ist DS2.
All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GF7 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher GF7 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Pentax ist DS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Pentax ist DS2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-02-01 | 2005-08-22 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.8fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | 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 reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 266 grams (0.59 lbs) | 605 grams (1.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $308 | - |