Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax KP
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax KP 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
- Revealed December 2013
- Later Model is Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Released January 2017
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax KP Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax KP, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GM1 was introduced 4 years earlier than the KP which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GM1 matches up vs the KP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax KP Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Pentax KP. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Pentax KP
GM1 | KP | |||
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Display resolution | 1036k | 921k | Crisper display (+115k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic GM1
KP | GM1 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | December 2013 | More modern by 37 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax KP
GM1 | KP | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM1 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax KP in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GM1 against the KP.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and KP is 93 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM1 and KP.
As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GM1 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax KP will give you extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GM1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Pentax KP |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-12-19 | 2017-01-26 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 6016 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 819200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,036 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/24000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/50 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204 grams (0.45 pounds) | 703 grams (1.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 660 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 390 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $750 | $747 |