Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-01
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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Replacement is Panasonic GX7
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Launched May 2012
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Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly similar but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe GX1 was announced 3 months prior to the K-01 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GX1 scores versus the K-01 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Pentax K-01
| GX1 | K-01 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic GX1
| K-01 | GX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Pentax K-01
| GX1 | K-01 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | May 2012 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX1 has physical dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GX1 compared to the K-01.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and K-01 is 87 and 76 respectively.
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX1 and K-01.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The GX1 features the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF trickier.
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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Pentax K-01 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Pentax K-01 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2012-02-14 | 2012-05-30 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.60 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 318g (0.70 lb) | 561g (1.24 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 55 | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light score | 703 | 1135 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 shots | 540 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $228 | $899 |