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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-x 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
  • Released December 2013
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GM5
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Revealed December 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic GM1 versus Pentax K-x, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The GM1 was revealed 4 years later than the K-x and that is quite a big gap as far as 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-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GM1 matches up versus the K-x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Pentax K-x

 GM1 K-x 
RevealedDecember 2013December 2009Fresher by 49 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kClearer display (+806k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic GM1

 K-x GM1 

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax K-x

 GM1 K-x 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GM1 comes with exterior measurements 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-x has sizing of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GM1 versus Pentax K-x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GM1 compared to the K-x.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and K-x is 93 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GM1 and K-x.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GM1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GM1 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger GM1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Portrait photography camera
65
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
63
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-x Street photography highlights
77
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-x Sports photography advice
48
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (230 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (1,900 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Travel photography information
Pentax K-x Travel photography information
74
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
offers touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
54
good battery life (1,900 shots)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GM1
Landscape photography with Pentax K-x
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (1,900 shots)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-x as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM1 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Pentax K-x
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Pentax K-x
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-12-19 2009-12-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,036k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech 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
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/500s 1/6000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 16.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/50s 1/180s
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 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 580 grams (1.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 72
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 12.5
DXO Low light rating 660 811
Other
Battery life 230 photos 1900 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $750 $600