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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Launched December 2013
  • New Model is Panasonic GM5
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Updated by Pentax K-5
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic GM1 versus Pentax K-7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly similar but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GM1 was released 4 years after the K-7 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the GM1 matches up against the K-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Pentax K-7

 GM1 K-7 
LaunchedDecember 2013October 2009Newer by 52 months
Display resolution1036k921kClearer display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic GM1

 K-7 GM1 

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax K-7

 GM1 K-7 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GM1 offers exterior dimensions 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-7 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GM1 versus Pentax K-7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GM1 and the K-7.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and K-7 is 93 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GM1 and K-7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GM1 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic GM1 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer GM1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography advice
65
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Street photography factors
Pentax K-7 Street photography factors
77
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than competition (204g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Sports photography features
Pentax K-7 Sports photography features
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Travel photography details
Pentax K-7 Travel photography details
74
lighter than competition (204 grams)
has touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
65
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GM1
Landscape photography with Pentax K-7
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-7 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen enabled
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (204g)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no mic port
25
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM1 and Pentax K-7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Pentax K-7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Pentax K-7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-12-19 2009-10-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 25600 2000
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,036k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/50 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 61
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 10.6
DXO Low light rating 660 536
Other
Battery life 230 shots 980 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots One One
Launch price $750 $599