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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Announced December 2013
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GM5
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Older Model is Pentax K-1
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GM1 versus Pentax K-1 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and K-1 II (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The GM1 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the K-1 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the GM1 matches up vs the K-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Pentax K-1 II

 GM1 K-1 II 
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic GM1

 K-1 II GM1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018December 2013Fresher by 50 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k1036kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax K-1 II

 GM1 K-1 II 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GM1 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GM1 versus Pentax K-1 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GM1 compared to the K-1 II.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and K-1 II is 93 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GM1 and K-1 II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GM1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-1 II will give you extra detail due to its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GM1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography factors
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
86
you can focus manually
high MP (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Street photography camera
77
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
70
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
above average ISO range (819,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GM1
Sports photography with Pentax K-1 II
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (4.4 frames per second)
not so great battery (670 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (230 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
53
weather sealing
high MP (36MP)
not so great battery (670 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography features
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
not so great battery (670 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Vlogging details
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging details
35
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic socket
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM1 and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-12-19 2018-02-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 25600 819200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF4
Available lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 4.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/50 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 1010 gr (2.23 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 660 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 670 pictures
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, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots One Two
Pricing at launch $750 $1,737