Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-500
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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Released February 2012
- Renewed by Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Released November 2013
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-500 Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic GX1 versus Pentax K-500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is fairly close but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and K-500 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe GX1 was launched 21 months prior to the K-500 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX1 scores vs the K-500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Pentax K-500. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Pentax K-500
GX1 | K-500 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Panasonic GX1
K-500 | GX1 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Pentax K-500
GX1 | K-500 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX1 enjoys external dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
See the Panasonic GX1 versus Pentax K-500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the GX1 against the K-500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and K-500 is 87 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX1 and K-500.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The GX1 comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The older GX1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Pentax K-500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Pentax K-500 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2012-02-14 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.60 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 318g (0.70 lb) | 646g (1.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 703 | 1087 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 710 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $228 | $600 |