Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax MX-1
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Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax MX-1 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
- Revealed February 2016
- Superseded the Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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 GF8 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic GF8 and Pentax MX-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and MX-1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GF8 was unveiled 2 years later than the MX-1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GF8 grades against the MX-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Pentax MX-1
GF8 | MX-1 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | July 2013 | Fresher by 32 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Panasonic GF8
MX-1 | GF8 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Pentax MX-1
GF8 | MX-1 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF8 has external dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GF8 and Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GF8 against the MX-1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and MX-1 is 90 and 84 respectively.
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF8 and MX-1.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF8 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GF8 will give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger GF8 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Pentax MX-1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-02-15 | 2013-07-01 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/8000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.8fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) | 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 266g (0.59 lbs) | 391g (0.86 lbs) |
Physical 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 All around rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 290 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $549 | $400 |