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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Panasonic GX1
(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
  • Successor is Panasonic GX7
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Successor is Pentax K-5
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The GX1 was manufactured 2 years after the K-7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX1 scores against the K-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Pentax K-7

 GX1 K-7 
LaunchedFebruary 2012October 2009Newer by 29 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic GX1

 K-7 GX1 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Pentax K-7

 GX1 K-7 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX1 has got outer measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GX1 vs the K-7.

Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and K-7 is 87 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX1 and K-7.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX1 will produce extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger GX1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography advice
71
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
72
you can focus manually
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Street photography details
Pentax K-7 Street photography details
70
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Sports photography details
Pentax K-7 Sports photography details
47
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (300 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX1
Travel photography with Pentax K-7
65
has focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
weather proof
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography info
62
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery power (300 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Vlogging information
Pentax K-7 Vlogging information
32
touch screen
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX1 and Pentax K-7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1Pentax K-7
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Pentax K-7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-02-14 2009-10-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 12800 2000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.60 m 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs 1/180 secs
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 318g (0.70 lb) 750g (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 61
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 10.6
DXO Low light score 703 536
Other
Battery life 300 photos 980 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $228 $599