Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax KP
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH1/Panasonic-GH1-front.jpg)
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Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Replacement is Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Launched January 2017
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Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax KP Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax KP, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the GH1 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.
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The GH1 was released 8 years before the KP and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GH1 matches up vs the KP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax KP Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 & Pentax KP. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GH1 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Pentax KP
GH1 | KP | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic GH1
KP | GH1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2017 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 91 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Pentax KP
GH1 | KP | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH1 comes with physical dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax KP in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GH1 compared to the KP.
![Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax KP size comparison Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax KP size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH1-vs-Pentax-KP-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GH1 and KP is 81 and 61 respectively.
![Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH1-vs-Pentax-KP-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH1 and KP.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH1 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Pentax KP will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older GH1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH1-vs-Pentax-KP-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH1-vs-Pentax-KP-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Pentax KP |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-07-10 | 2017-01-26 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 18.89 x 14.48mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 273.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6016 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 819200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/24000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.50 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 385g (0.85 pounds) | 703g (1.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 772 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | 390 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $949 | $747 |