Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax Q7
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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax Q7 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
- Launched February 2012
- Replacement is Panasonic GX7
(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
- Revealed August 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax Q10
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Below, we are matching up the Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and Q7 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the GX1 grades against the Q7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Pentax Q7
| GX1 | Q7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic GX1
| Q7 | GX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2013 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 18 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Pentax Q7
| GX1 | Q7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GX1 has got physical dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GX1 vs the Q7.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and Q7 is 87 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX1 and Q7.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX1 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic GX1 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older GX1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Pentax Q7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Pentax Q7 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2012-02-14 | 2013-08-08 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
| Number of lenses | 107 | 8 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.60 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/2000 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) | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 318 gr (0.70 pounds) | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 55 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 703 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $228 | $480 |