Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-70
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced December 2013
- Later Model is Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Announced June 2016
- Updated by Pentax KF
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-70 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic GM1 versus Pentax K-70, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GM1 was manufactured 3 years before the K-70 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the GM1 scores versus the K-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Pentax K-70. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Pentax K-70
GM1 | K-70 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1036k | 921k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic GM1
K-70 | GM1 | |||
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Announced | June 2016 | December 2013 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax K-70
GM1 | K-70 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size |
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GM1 features physical measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GM1 versus Pentax K-70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GM1 versus the K-70.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and K-70 is 93 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GM1 and K-70.
All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GM1 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-70 will provide more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older GM1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Pentax K-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Pentax K-70 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-12-19 | 2016-06-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,036 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/50 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204 grams (0.45 pounds) | 688 grams (1.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
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 images | 410 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $750 | $649 |