Panasonic Lumix
DMC-GH1
 vs
Pentax
K-r

Pentax K-r

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Winner

Pentax K-r
"The K-r produces, in almost any shooting situation, output that is virtually identical to the K-x's."
dpreview.com | talking about the K-r's image-quality
"The Pentax K-r offers excellent control over high ISO noise reduction."
dpreview.com | talking about the K-r's iso-noise

Reasons to buy the Pentax K-r

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
920k dots
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
12.4 EV
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 24fps
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Movie continuous focus
 Movie continuous focus
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
Badge
 Autofocuses shooting video
Contrast detection
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GH1
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 25fps
Help
 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video but at a lower frame rate
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
Help
 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
Help
 Get that real film feel
Autofocus Video autofocus Contrast detection vs None
Help
 Automatically focuses shooting video
Focus points More focus points 23 vs 11
Help
 Set focus accurately within the frame
Weight Lighter 430 g vs 598 g
Help
 Around 30% lighter
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 60s vs 30s
Help
 2x longer exposures
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Advantages of the Pentax K-r
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
Help
 Catch candid moments easily
Image stabilization Image stabilization Sensor shift vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 920k dots vs 460k dots
Help
 2x higher resolution screen
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
Help
 The K-r's maximum light sensitivity is 3 f-stops better
Overall image quality Better image quality 72.0 vs 64.0
Help
 More than 10% better image quality
Startup delay Less startup delay 300 ms vs 1800 ms
Help
 6x less delay when turning on
Lens availability More lenses available 90 lenses vs 26 lenses
Help
 Around 3.5x more lenses available
Color depth Better color depth 22.9 bits vs 21.6 bits
Help
 Distinguishes 1.3 more bits of color
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12.4 EV vs 11.6 EV
Help
 0.8 f-stops more dynamic range
Sensor size Larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm
Help
 Around 70% larger sensor
Cross type focus points More cross-type focus points 9 vs 0
Help
 Grab focus in difficult situations
Sensor cleaning Has a self cleaning sensor Yes vs No
Help
 Removes dust from the sensor automatically, avoiding spots in photos
Battery life Longer battery life 470 shots vs 320 shots
Help
 Around 50% more shots per battery charge
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 6 fps vs 3 fps
Help
 2x faster continuous shooting
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 25,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
Help
 The K-r's boost ISO is 3 f-stops better
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 105 ms vs 336 ms
Help
 3.2x less delay when taking photos
Viewfinder Has an optical viewfinder Pentamirror vs Digital
Help
 Optical viewfinders save battery life and are more detailed
Thickness Thinner 2.7" vs 3"
Help
 More than 10% thinner
Lowest price Cheaper $630.89 vs $999.99
Help
 The best price we've seen is $369 cheaper (around 40% less)
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/6000s vs 1/4000s
Help
 More than 30% faster max shutter speed
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Pentax K-r. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a mirrorless interchangeable-lens with a entry-level DSLR.

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similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Interchangeable lenses Both support interchangeable lenses, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these Help
Many lenses to choose from
Sensor size Large sensors Help
DMC-GH1:Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm
K-r:APS-C 23.6x15.8mm
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
DMC-GH1:Digital
K-r:Pentamirror
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
DMC-GH1:1/4000s
K-r:1/6000s
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
DMC-GH1:60s
K-r:30s
Thickness Quite thick Help
DMC-GH1:3"
K-r:2.7"
Weight Heavy Help
DMC-GH1:430 g
K-r:598 g
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Size Large Help
DMC-GH1:124x90x76 mm
K-r:125x97x68 mm
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Weight Is slightly heavier
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D5100 vs the Lumix DMC-GH1
Compare the D5100 vs the K-r
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $547 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Screen resolution Has a slightly lower resolution screen
Compare the D3100 vs the Lumix DMC-GH1
Compare the D3100 vs the K-r
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$544 - $949 body only

$649 - $867 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the Lumix DMC-GH1
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the K-r
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$619 - $700 body only

$745 - $1,000 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Weight Is slightly heavier
Startup delay Has slightly more startup delay
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Lumix DMC-GH1
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the K-r
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$848 - $1,304 body only

$1,177 - $1,342 with 18-135mm lens
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Weight Is significantly heavier
Size Is slightly larger
Compare the EOS 60D vs the Lumix DMC-GH1
Compare the EOS 60D vs the K-r
Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Canon Rebel T1i

Entry-level DSLR

$475 - $629 body only

$549 - $580 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available
Compare the Rebel T1i vs the Lumix DMC-GH1
Compare the Rebel T1i vs the K-r
Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,549 - $1,821 body only

$1,620 - $1,849 with 18-135mm lens
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Weather sealed Has a weather sealed body
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is much heavier
Compare the EOS 7D vs the Lumix DMC-GH1
Compare the EOS 7D vs the K-r

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$849 - $997 with 14-42mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Overall image quality Slightly worse image quality
Color depth Worse color depth
Compare the Lumix DMC-GH2 vs the Lumix DMC-GH1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$500 body only

$700 with 14-42mm lens
Touch screen Has a touch screen
3D Takes 3D photos
Supports 24p No 24p support
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the Lumix DMC-G3 vs the Lumix DMC-GH1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$615 - $642 with 14-42mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the Lumix DMC-G2 vs the Lumix DMC-GH1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$643 - $1,125 body only

$731 - $964 with 14-42mm lens
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Size Significantly smaller
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the Lumix DMC-GX1 vs the Lumix DMC-GH1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,125 with 14-45mm lens
Size Significantly smaller
Thickness Significantly thinner
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF1 vs the Lumix DMC-GH1

Pentax K-r Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax K-x

Pentax K-x

Entry-level DSLR

$675 with 18-55mm lens
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Size Slightly smaller
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the K-x vs the K-r
Pentax K-5

Pentax K-5

Entry-level DSLR

$888 - $1,129 body only

$1,033 - $1,283 with 18-55mm lens
Weather sealed Weather sealed
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Size Slightly larger
Weight Heavier
Compare the K-5 vs the K-r
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$333 body only

$489 - $500 with 18-55mm lens
Battery life Significantly longer battery life
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the K-r

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