Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
- Launched July 2015
- Superseded the Panasonic GX7
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Revealed March 2011
Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K-r Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GX8 versus Pentax K-r, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and K-r (12MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and K-r (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GX8 was brought out 4 years after the K-r which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GX8 grades vs the K-r for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Pentax K-r
GX8 | K-r | |||
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Revealed | July 2015 | March 2011 | Newer by 53 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic GX8
K-r | GX8 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Pentax K-r
GX8 | K-r | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX8 provides outer measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic GX8 versus Pentax K-r in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX8 against the K-r.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and K-r is 74 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX8 and K-r.
Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX8 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will render greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GX8 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | Pentax K-r |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2015-07-16 | 2011-03-11 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 487 grams (1.07 lb) | 598 grams (1.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 75 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 806 | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 470 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $898 | $1,100 |