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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Later Model is Panasonic GX8
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Successor is Pentax K-1 II
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic GX7 and Pentax K-1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The GX7 was brought out 3 years prior to the K-1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GX7 scores vs the K-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Pentax K-1

 GX7 K-1 
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic GX7

 K-1 GX7 
ReleasedFebruary 2016November 2013Newer by 27 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Pentax K-1

 GX7 K-1 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX7 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GX7 and Pentax K-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GX7 vs the K-1.

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and K-1 is 81 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and K-1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will show greater detail having its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged GX7 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography highlights
71
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
85
focusing manually
sensor resolution is great (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Street photography features
Pentax K-1 Street photography features
82
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
great ISO range (204,800)
heavier than competition (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-1 Sports photography factors
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (350 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
low battery power (760 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-1 Travel photography advice
67
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
low battery pack (350 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
environment proof
sensor resolution is great (36MP)
low battery power (760 per charge)
heavier than competition (1,010 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX7
Landscape photography with Pentax K-1
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (350 shots)
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (204,800)
exports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
low battery power (760 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX7
Vlogging with Pentax K-1
34
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (1,010g)
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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX7 and Pentax K-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Pentax K-1
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Pentax K-1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-11-07 2016-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 25600 204800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,765 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 4.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402 grams (0.89 pounds) 1010 grams (2.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 96
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 14.6
DXO Low light score 718 3280
Other
Battery life 350 shots 760 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots 1 Dual
Launch pricing $1,000 $1,499