Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-01
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Released February 2014
- Previous Model is Panasonic GH3
- Newer Model is Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Launched May 2012
Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Panasonic GH4 and Pentax K-01, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly close but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe GH4 was released 21 months later than the K-01 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GH4 matches up versus the K-01 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Pentax K-01
GH4 | K-01 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | May 2012 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 921k | Clearer display (+115k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic GH4
K-01 | GH4 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Pentax K-01
GH4 | K-01 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size |
Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH4 provides outside measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic GH4 and Pentax K-01 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GH4 and the K-01.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH4 and K-01 is 66 and 76 respectively.
Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH4 and K-01.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The GH4 has got the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The fresher GH4 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Pentax K-01 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-02-07 | 2012-05-30 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IX | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,036k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | OLED | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.67x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) | 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 | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 560g (1.23 lbs) | 561g (1.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 74 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.2 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | 791 | 1135 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | 540 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $1,500 | $899 |