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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-70 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
  • Introduced December 2013
  • Later Model is Panasonic GM5
Pentax K-70
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Pentax K-70

 GM1 K-70 
Screen resolution1036k921kClearer screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Panasonic GM1

 K-70 GM1 
AnnouncedJune 2016December 2013Fresher by 30 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax K-70

 GM1 K-70 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and K-70 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GM1
Portrait photography with Pentax K-70
65
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GM1
Street photography with Pentax K-70
77
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
71
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competition (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Sports photography camera
48
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
no phase detect AF
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
low battery (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GM1
Travel photography with Pentax K-70
74
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
64
environment proof
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (410 shots)
heavier than competition (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (230 shots)
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
low battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Vlogging details
Pentax K-70 Vlogging details
35
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
71
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
heavier than competition (688 grams)
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM1 and Pentax K-70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Pentax K-70
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