Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-01
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Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Older Model is Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Revealed May 2012
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic GF8 versus Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GF8 was manufactured 3 years after the K-01 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the GF8 matches up vs the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Pentax K-01
GF8 | K-01 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | May 2012 | Newer by 46 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic GF8
K-01 | GF8 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Pentax K-01
GF8 | K-01 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF8 has got outside dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic GF8 versus Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GF8 compared to the K-01.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and K-01 is 90 and 76 respectively.
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GF8 and K-01.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The GF8 features the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The more recent GF8 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Pentax K-01 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2016-02-15 | 2012-05-30 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/4000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.8 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
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-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 gr (0.59 lb) | 561 gr (1.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1135 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 540 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $549 | $899 |