Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(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
- Released December 2013
- Replacement is Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Revealed March 2011
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-r Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax K-r, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and K-r (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GM1 was introduced 2 years later than the K-r and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the GM1 matches up versus the K-r for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Pentax K-r
GM1 | K-r | |||
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Revealed | December 2013 | March 2011 | More recent by 34 months | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 921k | Crisper display (+115k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic GM1
K-r | GM1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax K-r
GM1 | K-r | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GM1 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax K-r in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GM1 against the K-r.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GM1 and K-r is 93 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GM1 and K-r.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GM1 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic GM1 will provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The younger GM1 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Pentax K-r |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2013-12-19 | 2011-03-11 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,036k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 lb) | 598g (1.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 66 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 660 | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 470 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $750 | $1,100 |