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Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
81 Imaging
49 Features
57 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH2
Pentax Q7
(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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax Q10
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Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic GH1 and Pentax Q7, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GH1 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is very close but the GH1 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH1 was launched 5 years before the Q7 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GH1 scores against the Q7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Pentax Q7

          

          

            
 GH1 Q7 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic GH1

          

          

            
 Q7 GH1 
AnnouncedAugust 2013July 2009Fresher by 49 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Pentax Q7

          

          

            
 GH1 Q7 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH1 has outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GH1 versus the Q7.
Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and Q7 is 81 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH1 and Q7.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The GH1 features the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult. The older GH1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

            Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH1
Portrait photography with Pentax Q7
59
 you can focus manually
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
48
 focusing manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
 supports face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Panasonic GH1 Street photography factors
Pentax Q7 Street photography factors
72
 screen articulates
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than others in class (200 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic GH1 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Sports photography camera
32
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 not so great battery power (320 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
32
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports tracking autofocus
 max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 terrible battery (250 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic GH1
Travel photography with Pentax Q7
58
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 no Time Lapse function
 not so great battery power (320 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
60
 lighter than others in class (200 grams)
 flash built-in
 terrible battery (250 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography features
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography features
55
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 low megapixels (12MP)
 not so great battery power (320 per charge)
 no Time Lapse function
55
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 terrible battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q7 Vlogging factors
72
 selfie friendly screen
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with mic port
 does not have image stabilization
35
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (200g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone support
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Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH1 and Pentax Q7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1Pentax Q7
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Pentax Q7
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-07-10 2013-08-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 18.89 x 14.48mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 273.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Number of lenses 107 8
Crop factor 1.9 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 10.50 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 385 gr (0.85 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 772 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $949 $480