In depth comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm and Pentax K-1. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Pentax K-1 |
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| Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording |
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| Lens Included | 14-42mm lens | Body only |
| Height | 7.07 cm | 11 cm |
| Width | 12.26 cm | 13.65 cm |
| Depth | 5.46 cm | 8.55 cm |
| Weight | 360 g | 925 g |
| Body Material | Magnesium alloy | - |
| Enclosure Colour | Black | - |
| Protection | - | Weatherproof, freezeproof, dust-resistant |
| Digital Zoom | 4x | - |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | - |
| Navigation | - | GPS receiver |
| SENSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Pentax K-1 |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16.0 Megapixel | 36.4 Megapixel |
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| Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Total Pixels | 16,840,000 pixels | 36,770,000 pixels |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 16,000,000 pixels | 36,400,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | Full Frame (35.9 x 24.0 mm) |
| Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | 50 fps | 30 fps |
| Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | - |
| Sensor Features | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) | - |
| Image Stabiliser | Optical (image sensor shift mechanism) | Optical (5-axis image sensor shift mechanism) |
| Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Digital level metre | Magnetometer, digital level metre |
| PROCESSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Pentax K-1 |
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| Image Processor | Venus Engine | PRIME IV |
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| LENS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Pentax K-1 |
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| Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 14 - 42 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G II | - |
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| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 28 - 84mm | - |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
| Min Focus Distance | 20 cm | - |
| Max View Angle | 75 degree(s) | - |
| Zoom Adjustment | Manual | - |
| Lens Construction | 8 groups / 9 elements | - |
| Filter Size | 46 mm | - |
| Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
| Features | Internal focusing system, aspherical lens, Stepping Motor (STM) technology | - |
| FOCUSING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Pentax K-1 |
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| Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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| Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 23 | 33 |
| Auto Focus Features | Focus Peaking function, Manual Focus Check Live View | - |
| AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF | - |
| Face Detection | Yes | - |
| VIEWFINDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Pentax K-1 |
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| Viewfinder Type | Electronic - LCD | Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism |
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| Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | - |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,764,800 pixels | - |
| Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 1.39x | 0.70x |
| Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +3 | -3 to +1.2 |
| Field of View Crop Factor | 2 | - |
| Features | Tilting, auto eye sensor | - |
| EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Pentax K-1 |
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| ISO (Max) | 25600 | 204800 |
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| Native ISO | 200-12800 | 100-204800 |
| Extended ISO (Max) | 25600 | - |
| Extended ISO (Min) | 100 | - |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO 800, ISO 125, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 | ISO auto, ISO 100-204800 |
| Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
| Exposure Metering Zones | 1728 | - |
| Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, ISO priority, shutter & aperture priority |
| Shooting Programs | Multiple exposure, monochrome, clear portrait, silky skin, backlit softness, clear in backlight, relaxing tone, sweet child's face, distinct scenery, bright blue sky, romantic sunset glow, vivid sunset glow, glistening water, clear nightscape, cool night sky, warm glowing nightscape, artistic nightscape, glittering illuminations, clear night portrait, soft image of a flower, appetising food, cute dessert, freeze animal motion, clear sports shot | - |
| Special Effects | Sepia, Black & White Red filter, Black & White Yellow filter, Vivid, Black & White Orange filter, soft focus, natural, monochrome, Black & White Green filter, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome | - |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white), Color Temperature Enhancement (CTE), fluorescent light (daylight white), ASTRO TRACER |
| Shutter Type | Mechanical | Mechanical electronically-controlled |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 120 sec | 30 sec |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps | - |
| White Balance Bracketing | Yes | - |
| X-sync Speed | 1/320 sec | 1/200sec |
| Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | EV -3-20 (ISO 100) |
| Retouch | Clear Retouch function | - |
| DISPLAY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Pentax K-1 |
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| Type | 3" LCD display | 3.2" LCD display |
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| Touch Screen | Yes | - |
| Display Format | 1,040,000 pixels | 1,037,000 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Folding | Folding |
| Display Features | Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, Touch AE, Touch AF | Colour control, display brightness control, display saturation control |
| FLASH | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Pentax K-1 |
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| Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | - |
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| Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 5 | - |
| Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | - |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | - |
| Features | AF illuminator | - |
| VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Pentax K-1 |
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| Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264 | AVI, MJPEG, H.264 |
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| Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO, MPO + JPEG | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, DNG (RAW), PEF (RAW) |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording | - |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction | - |
| MEMORY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Pentax K-1 |
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| Memory Card Slot | SD card | Dual SD card |
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| Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
| Memory Card Included | No | No |
| Image Storage | 4592 x 3448 3232 x 2424 2272 x 1704 MPO 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode 4592 x 3064 3232 x 2160 2272 x 1520 MPO 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode 4592 x 2584 3232 x 1824 1920 x 1080 MPO 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode 3424 x 3424 2416 x 2416 1712 x 1712 MPO 1712 x 1712 - 3D mode |
RAW 7360 x 4912 JPEG 7360 x 4912 JPEG 5760 x 3840 JPEG 4224 x 2816 JPEG 1920 x 1280 RAW 4800 x 3200 JPEG 4800 x 3200 |
| Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 20Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 10Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 4Mbps |
1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Pentax K-1 |
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| Battery Type | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Pentax D-Li90 Lithium Ion |
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| Details | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1025 mAh (included) | Pentax D-Li90 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
| Battery Life | Photo shooting - 320 shots (with 20mm lens) Photo shooting - 350 shots (with 14-42mm lens) |
Photo shooting - 760 shots Playback - 6.5 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Pentax K-1 |
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| Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
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| Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view | - |
| Print Standard | Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | - |
| Computer Connectivity | - | Mac, Windows |
| Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe, PC terminal |
| Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output Remote control |
USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
| FEATURES | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Pentax K-1 |
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| Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 2sec, 12sec |
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| Continuous Shooting Speed | 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 4.3 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 40 frames per second | 3 frames per second, 0.7 frames per second, 6.5 frames per second, 4.4 frames per second |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode |
| Additional Features | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, digital image rotation, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, in-camera film editing, Intelligent Resolution Technology, 24p Cinema Mode, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Intelligent Auto (iA), Intelligent D-range Control, HDR image enhancement technology, text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, Multi-process Noise Reduction, Time-Lapse recording, Light Speed AF, silent shooting, Creative Panorama function | Digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, interval shooting mode, peripheral illumination correction, no anti-aliasing filter, Lens Distortion Correction, primary colour filter, Interval Movie Record, Automatic composition correction function, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, anti-aliasing filter simulator, diffraction correction, Pixel Shift Resolution technology, Operation Assist LED lighting |
| OTHERS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Pentax K-1 |
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| Included Accessories | Lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable | Eyepiece cover, carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, eyecup, shoe cap, sync terminal cover |
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| Software | Drivers & Utilities, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 Premium Edition | - |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | -10 °C |
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