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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-r 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
  • Released December 2013
  • Replacement is Panasonic GM5
Pentax K-r
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Pentax K-r

 GM1 K-r 
RevealedDecember 2013March 2011More recent by 34 months
Display resolution1036k921kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic GM1

 K-r GM1 

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax K-r

 GM1 K-r 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-r Portrait photography highlights
65
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
63
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Street photography factors
Pentax K-r Street photography factors
77
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Sports photography camera
48
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Travel photography features
Pentax K-r Travel photography features
74
lighter than others in class (204g)
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery (230 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
47
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (470 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-r Landscape photography advice
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
65
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (470 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Vlogging info
Pentax K-r Vlogging info
35
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

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