Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax Q7
Portability
93 Imaging
52 Features
60 Overall
55
93 Imaging
52 Features
60 Overall
55
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
43
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
43
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced December 2013
- Updated by Panasonic GM5
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Old Model is Pentax Q10
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Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.
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Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the GM1 grades versus the Q7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 and Pentax Q7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GM1 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Pentax Q7
| GM1 | Q7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1036k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+576k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic GM1
| Q7 | GM1 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax Q7
| GM1 | Q7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2013 |  | August 2013 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GM1 features outside measurements 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 Q7 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GM1 and the Q7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and Q7 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GM1 and Q7.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GM1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GM1 will provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography features
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography features
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Panasonic GM1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Street photography camera
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (204 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Panasonic GM1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Sports photography camera
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic GM1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competition (204 grams)
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery power (230 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lighter than competition in class (200g)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography information
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
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Panasonic GM1 Vlogging info
Pentax Q7 Vlogging info
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Pentax Q7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Pentax Q7 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2013-12-19 | 2013-08-08 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
| Total lenses | 107 | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,036 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/50 secs | 1/2000 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) | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 gr (0.45 lb) | 200 gr (0.44 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 250 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $750 | $480 |