Panasonic GH3 vs Pentax K-01
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Panasonic GH3 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
- Introduced September 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic GH2
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Announced May 2012
Panasonic GH3 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic GH3 versus Pentax K-01, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is very comparable but the GH3 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GH3 was released 4 months later than the K-01 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GH3 matches up against the K-01 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GH3 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 and Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH3 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Pentax K-01
GH3 | K-01 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic GH3
K-01 | GH3 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 614k | Clearer display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GH3 and Pentax K-01
GH3 | K-01 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | May 2012 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size |
Panasonic GH3 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH3 provides physical dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has sizing of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GH3 versus Pentax K-01 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GH3 and the K-01.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH3 and K-01 is 66 and 76 respectively.
Panasonic GH3 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH3 and K-01.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The GH3 has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier.
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Panasonic GH3 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | Pentax K-01 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2012-05-30 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine VII FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 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 | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | OLED Monitor with static touch control | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,744 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.67x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 550g (1.21 lbs) | 561g (1.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 71 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 812 | 1135 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 photos | 540 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $799 | $899 |