| General | Pentax K-r | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Panasonic |
| Model | K-r | Lumix DMC-GF2 |
| Predecessor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
| Successor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Pentax K-r | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 13 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 200 - 12,800 | 100 - 6,400 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 |
| Photo | Pentax K-r | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | PRIME II | Venus Engine FHD |
| Max Image Resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Other Resolutions | 3936 x 2624, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 1152 | 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Good, Better, Best | Fine, Standard |
| Bit Depth | 8-Bit | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature, with Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias adjustments and color temperature settings of 2500-10000K in 100K increments | |
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis |
| Focus | Pentax K-r | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 | 23 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 9 | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Pentax K-r | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Pentax KAF2 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift | |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Pentax K-r | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 921k dot | 460k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Pentax K-r | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 96% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.85x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.57x |
| Shutter | Pentax K-r | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/6000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 6.0 fps | 2.6 fps |
| Flash | Pentax K-r | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto Red-eye Reduction Slow-speed Sync Trailing Curtain Sync High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m at ISO 100 | 6.00 m |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/180 sec | 1/160 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | TTL Auto with FL220/FL360/FL500(Optional) | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, Wireless | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Pentax K-r | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±1.5 (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±1.3 (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) |
| DXO | Pentax K-r | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 755 | 506 |
| DxO Color Depth | 22.9 | 21.2 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.4 | 10.3 |
| DxO Overall Score | 72 | 54 |
| Video | Pentax K-r | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | Yes | |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 25 min | 30 min |
| Terminals | Pentax K-r | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini Type C | |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Pentax K-r | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Optional IR |
| Environmental | Pentax K-r | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) | |
| Storage Temperature | Operating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C |
| Physical | Pentax K-r | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 125 x 97 x 68 mm (4.92 x 3.82 x 2.68") | 113 x 68 x 33 mm (4.45 x 2.68 x 1.3") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 598 g (1.32 lb / 21.09 oz) | 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Pentax K-r | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | D-LI109 4 x AA | |
| Battery Life | 470 shots | 300 shots |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Other | Pentax K-r | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 12 sec | 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images |
| Orientation Sensor |
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